Message from the Manager

The overnight attendance in the campgrounds has declined, as expected, due to the opening of schools throughout the nation, 57% occupancy. Day use attendance has declined due to the same reason. Cabin occupancy remains about the same (85%).

Our Sandspur Campground, which is located on the ocean side of the island, will be closed from September 8th – October 21st for restoration and repairs. Also, beginning on September 8th, we are closing two cabins a week (weekdays only) for maintenance. All of the cabins will be open again by September 29th.

The environmental education staff has recently developed a Bahia Honda Junior Ranger program which includes an embroidered patch and activity booklet. The patch and booklet will soon be available at the Nature Center for a $1.00 donation.

The management and staff would like to thank the summer volunteers for their hard work throughout the hot and busy summer. This was the first year we had volunteers tough enough to withstand the rigors of a South Florida summer and we hope to see them again next year.

The channel between the old and new Bahia Honda bridges is one of the deepest natural channels in the Florida Keys. Bahia Honda is unique among other islands in the Keys because it has extensive sandy beaches and deep waters close enough offshore to provide exceptional swimming and snorkeling.

Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Bahia Honda is located 12 mile south of Marathon on US1.

Bahia Honda State Park 36850 Overseas Hwy. Big Pine Key, Florida 33043 Phone: 305-872-2353 Fax: Contact Park for Number Park Manager: Robert Rundle