Manager's Message
Effective at 4:00 PM, August 17, 2008, the park has been closed due to approaching Tropical Storm Fay, the park will remain closed until the storm has passed.
- Melba Nezbed, Park Manager
Welcome to Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park
Formed of Key Largo limestone, fossilized coral, this land was sold to the Florida East Coast Railroad, which used the stone to build Henry Flagler's Overseas Railroad in the early 1900s. After the railroad was built, the quarry was used until the 1960s to produce exquisite pieces of decorative stone called Keystone. Today, visitors can walk along eight-foot-high quarry walls to see cross sections of the ancient coral and learn about the quarry and its operation- an important part of Florida's 20th century history. Samples of the quarry machinery have been preserved at the park. Visitors can enjoy the natural attributes of this island while strolling five short, self-guided trails. Picnic tables are available. The Visitor Center, open Friday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., features educational exhibits about the history of this site. Located at Mile Marker 85.5 on Windley Key near Islamorada.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park, please call 305-664-2540.
Hours of Operation
Park is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Education Center is open Friday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Guided tours are available Friday through Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Driving Directions
Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park is located on Windley Key at Mile Marker 85.5 near Islamorada.
Park Fees
Please call the Park for information at 305-664-2540.
Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park
P.O. Box 1052
Islamorada, Florida 33036
Phone: 305-664-2540
Fax: Contact Park for Number
Citizen Support Organization
Friends of Islamorada Area State Parks, Inc.
P.O. Box 236
Islamorada, FL 33036
