Message from the Manager

Since there is no such thing as snow in South Florida, visitors come from around the world to visit the Florida Keys. The winter months are accompanied by some of the most agreeable weather of the year to take a boat tour to Indian Key. On your way to the island, keep an attentive eye open to spot a pod of dolphins or even a passing green turtle. Step foot onto Indian Key and join a park ranger for a tour highlighting the island’s tumultuous history.

These are the busiest months for our guided tours so it is wise to contact “Robbie’s Marina” or arrive no less than 30 minutes early to avoid any scheduling conflicts. If you plan on renting a boat for the afternoon, it is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the channels and gain access to proper navigable charts of the area.

Pat Wells, Park Manager

Indian Key is located about three-fourths of a mile in a southeasterly direction from the north shore of Lower Matecumbe Key. Only slightly more than 10 acres in size and separated from the Overseas Highway by open water, it hardly looks like a place of historic significance. Yet Indian Key has had a colorful past which is very much a part of early Florida history. It dates from the time of prehistoric Indians to the 1830s, when this small key was the seat of newly created Dade County. The foundations of buildings and cisterns on the island date back to this prosperous time.

Hours of Operation

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

Driving Directions

Indian Key is located on the ocean side of U.S. 1 at M.M. 78.5. It is accessible only by private boat or charter boats available at nearby marinas.

Indian Key Historic State Park P.O. Box 1052 Islamorada, Florida 33036 Phone: 305-664-2540 Fax: Contact Park for Number Park Manager: Patrick Wells