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All vessels must conform to Coast
Guard regulations. Personal watercraft (jet skis) are prohibited
Trash
Carry out all of your trash; do not bury
it, leave it, or dispose of it in the toilets.
Facilities
Saltwater Toilets
No sinks or showers
Winds and Weather
Summer Thunderstorms
Hurricane season is
June through November
Prepare for sudden wind and
changes at any time!
Fishing Regulations
State salt water fishing licenses
are required. Biscayne Bay is a lobster sanctuary and lobstering
is not permitted there. Full updated fishing regulations are available
from any Park Ranger.
Do not dispose of any fish remains
in the harbor or within 200 feet of the no wake zone.
On Boca Chita Key, fishing is allowed,
but not in the harbor, the no wake zone, the creek leading into the wetlands,
or the western bulkhead of the island.
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Fees
$20 per night per campsite
Up to 6 people - 2 tents
$20 per night per boat
Pay fees prior to 6 P.M.
Camping
Tent camping is permitted in designated
areas and is limited to fourteen (14) consecutive days or no more than
thirty (30) days within a calendar year. Reservations are not accepted
as the camp sites are available on a fist-come, first-served basis.
In designated areas marked
by a "C" on BBQ grill post.
Group sites designated by a
"G" on BBQ grill post.
All tents must be in vicinity of
the grill.
Picnic areas have a "P" on the
grill post. Do not move picnic tables.
Swimming
Swimming is not permitted within
the harbor, the no wake zone, or in designated turtle/bird nesting zones.
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m.
to 6:00 a.m. During quiet hours all noise must be kept to a minimum
and generators or other machinery must be turned off. At other times,
noise or music must be at a reasonable level and not infringe on
other visitors.
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Important Supplies
Fresh water-1gal.@ person @ day,
Insect spray, compass, nautical
charts, anchor, sunscreen, sunglasses, rain gear and tent with insect netting.
Nautical Charts
The charts are necessary for navigating
your vessel through the shallow bay and coral reef areas. NOAA nautical
chart #11451 "Miami to Marathon and Florida Bay" that includes all of Biscayne
National Park. Order your chart from Florida National Parks and Monument
Association, 10 Parachute Key #51, Homestead, FL 33034, 305-247-1216 or
order online at www.nps.gov/ever/fnpma.htm
Protected Resources
All plants, animals, and artifacts
are protected! Do not disturb them!
Do not cut mangroves or any other
vegetation in any manner.
Do not hang, tie, or attach anything
from trees or structures.
Coconuts may only be collected
from the ground.
Pets
No pets allowed on Boca Chita Key.
No pets allowed on vessels in the
harbor or attached to the island.
Wildlife
The sand beaches are closed from
May 1 - August 15 for sea turtle and shorebird nesting.
Fires
Fires must be kept in grills and
personal grills may not be placed on the boardwalk (dock), or picnic tables.
Dead and downed wood may be collected
for burning only in the vicinity of the campgrounds.
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