Boca Chita Campground
Biscayne National Park — ocean access
Location: Homestead, FL, FL
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$60 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (40 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Boca Chita Key is only accessible by boat. No services are available on the island. Boca Chita Key is the park’s most popular island.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups
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Boca Chita Key features beautiful waterfront views with a grassy camping area, picnic tables and grills in Biscayne National Park. It's the park's most popular island destination accessible only by boat.
Wildlife alert: American Crocodile, Florida Manatee, Brown Anole, and Green Iguana present in area. Birds include Double-crested Cormorant, Anhinga, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and American Kestrel.
Insider tips for Boca Chita Campground: First-come, first-served basis only—no reservations available Book early as this federal campground is extremely popular Harbor entrance at low tide is approximately four feet; use nautical chart and/or GPS for safe navigation Only 2 tent sites available
Skip Boca Chita Campground if: Expecting hookups—no electric, water, or sewage hookups available. Needing showers or sinks—toilets only, no shower or sink facilities. Needing drinking water—none available on the island. Without a boat—only accessible by water.
Best time to visit Boca Chita Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with no seasonal closures listed.
Nearby campgrounds: Elliot Key Campground (FL), Pinecrest Group Campground (Ochopee, FL), Mitchell Landing Campground (Ochopee, FL), Midway Campground (Fl) (Ochopee, FL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Boca Chita Campground
Cell signal at Boca Chita Campground (Homestead, FL): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Boca Chita Key is only accessible by boat. No services are available on the island. Boca Chita Key is the park’s most popular island.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served basis only
no reservations available
Book early as this federal campground is extremely popular
Harbor entrance at low tide is approximately four feet; use nautical chart and/or GPS for safe navigation
Only 2 tent sites available
Campground operates year-round with no seasonal closures listed
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Boca Chita Key is only accessible by boat. Use of a nautical chart and/or GPS is recommended for safe navigation.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Biscayne National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Biscayne National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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