How much does camping cost at Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground?

Camping fees at Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground range from $2.5/night. Prices may vary by site type (standard, hookup, premium) and season. Book online to see exact pricing for your dates.

Is Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

What is the best time to visit Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground?

Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground is open Open year-round; park hours are sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year.. The best time to visit depends on your preferences—summer offers the warmest weather and most activities, while spring and fall provide fewer crowds and milder temperatures. Check current conditions before your trip.

Are there showers at Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground?

Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Are dogs allowed at Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground. Dogs must typically be kept on a leash (usually 6 feet or shorter) and under control at all times. Be sure to clean up after your pet and check for any breed or size restrictions.

What amenities are available at Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground?

Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground offers: Pets Allowed. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground?

Popular activities at Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground include Hiking, Biking, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground

3.64

22 reviews

County Road 905, Mile Marker 106, Key Largo FL 33037

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36 ft

Price

$2.5/night

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Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

Pets Allowed

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Real-Time Availability

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Quick Facts

36 ft

Price

$2.5/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

Pets Allowed

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Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground

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Entrance fee $2.50 per person. Please use the honor box to pay fees; correct change required.

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County Road 905, Mile Marker 106, Key Largo FL 33037

Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground

County Road 905, Mile Marker 106, Key Largo FL 33037

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Best Time to Camp at Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground

November through April delivers the best conditions: mid-70s to mid-80s, manageable humidity, and far fewer mosquitoes than summer. Spring (March and April) hits the sweet spot for migratory birds, butterflies, and lush understory color, with lighter crowds than the winter holidays. May through October turns the hammock into a steamy, buggy sauna. Summer mosquitoes are extreme. The park doesn't spray because it's a botanical preserve. So if you visit in the wet season, bring strong repellent, long sleeves, and plan for early morning before heat and insects peak.

Best

Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.

Planning Tips

Operating Season: Open year-round; park hours are sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year.

About Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground

Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park sits just off U.S. 1 near Mile Marker 106, protecting the largest surviving West Indian tropical hardwood hammock in the United States. The park offers roughly six miles of shaded trails (mostly paved, some natural surface) through dense forest that shelters 84 protected plant and animal species, with admission $2.50 per person at an honor-box kiosk. This is a day-use botanical preserve; there's no camping.

This park does not have a campground or numbered campsites; it is a day-use botanical/hammock preserve.

Historical Significance

The park is named for Dagny Johnson, a local conservationist whose efforts helped block planned condominium development on this land and preserve it as a botanical state park.

Weather and SeasonsNovember through April delivers the best conditions: mid-70s to mid-80s, manageable humidity, and far fewer mosquitoes than summer. Spring (March and April) hits the sweet spot for migratory birds, butterflies, and lush understory color, with lighter crowds than the winter holidays. May through October turns the hammock into a steamy, buggy sauna. Summer mosquitoes are extreme. The park doesn't spray because it's a botanical preserve. So if you visit in the wet season, bring strong repellent, long sleeves, and plan for early morning before heat and insects peak.

Natural Features and SceneryThe hammock is a dense, enclosed jungle corridor at 36 feet elevation, where Caribbean species. Mahogany, gumbo limbo, wild cotton, mahogany mistletoe. Arrived on ancient ocean currents and now form a closed canopy overhead. You won't find big-water vistas here; the scenery is all shaded understory, smooth bark streaked with rare tree snails, and filtered light falling onto the trail edges. Butterflies, anoles, and songbirds move through the vegetation, and American crocodiles inhabit the surrounding habitat. Poisonwood and manchineel trees are common (stay on marked trails), and the dense cover makes this a birding hotspot rather than a viewpoint park. Parking is limited to about a dozen spaces, and trails follow old paved roads plus side paths that can be rough or poorly marked.

Geological RegionWest Indian tropical hardwood hammock (Florida Keys tropical hardwood hammock)

Scenic ViewsPredominantly enclosed forest and shaded hammock corridors rather than open-water vistas; trails provide intimate woodland scenery.

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Accessible amenities, interpretive exhibit, mountain bike trail, nature trail, parking, picnic pavilion and restroom facilities. (Secondary sources report a composting toilet at or near the entrance.)

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Activities you can enjoy

Over six miles of nature trails for hiking, bicycling and mountain biking, plus birding, wildlife viewing and interpretive (self-guided and ranger-led) walks.

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsPersistent and sometimes intense mosquitoes are commonly reported year-round, especially in summer. Poisonous plants such as poisonwood and manchineel occur in the Keys and visitors are advised to stay on trails. The park protects habitat for species like the American crocodile in surrounding areas; normal wildlife caution is advised.

No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

No Flush ToiletsFlush toilets are not available at this campground. Expect vault or pit toilets only.

No Electric HookupsElectric hookups are not available at this campground. RV campers should arrive with a full battery and plan for off-grid power (generator hours/quiet rules permitting).

No Water HookupsSite-level water hookups are not available. RV campers should fill freshwater tanks before arrival; check the No Potable Water note above if applicable for drinking water.

No Dump StationThere is no dump station at this campground. Plan to use a dump station along your route or at a nearby facility before or after your stay.

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3.6

22 reviews

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Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews

Visitors praise the shady hammock trails, botanical value and birding opportunities; common negatives are heavy mosquitoes, limited parking and occasional poor signage or lack of staff presence.

Review Summaries

Based on 22 reviews

What Campers Love

Shaded, peaceful walks through an intact West Indian tropical hardwood hammock with high botanical value and good birding; mostly paved, accessible trails and interpretive signage.

Based on 22 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Bring strong insect repellent and protective clothing; go early for cooler temperatures and best birding; stay on marked trails (poisonwood and manchineel present); bring water and sun protection;...

Based on 22 reviews

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“Don’t get eaten by mosquitoes.”; “Easy parking, easy walking. If going in the summer wear mosquito spray.”; “Beautiful place to visit and go for a walk but take lots of mosquito repelent.”; “Great...

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Birders and botanists visiting the Keys in winter or early spring get the best of it: cool temps, migratory birds moving through the canopy, and Caribbean tree species you won't find anywhere else in the country. Go early, bring exact change.

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There's no camping, no water, no hookups, and no facilities worth mentioning, this is a day hike, full stop. Summer visits mean brutal mosquitoes in a preserve that doesn't spray. Some visitors outside the local cultural mainstream have reported unwelcoming interactions, so solo

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About Contra Loma Reservoir

Context for the broader area surrounding Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.

<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/ca10143.htm">Contra Loma Dam</a> and reservoir are part of the <A HREF="http://www.usr.gov/dataweb/html/delta.html">Central Valley Project - Delta Division</a> and offers recreational opportunities for the East Bay area near San Francisco. Numerous hiking trails exist as part of the facility and the area provides excellent access to the Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail. The trail system provides for bikes, equestrian and pedestrian use and are available from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm daily. The park also provides picnic and other day use facilities and adjacent to the Antioch Municipal Golf Course.

Directions

Site is located near Antioch, California.