State Park

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Dade County, FloridaAbout 443 acresEstablished 1967

Also known as Cape Florida State Park

Status
Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
Yes
Official site
floridastateparks.org(305) 361-8779

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

BILL BAGGS PARK, Key Biscayne, Miami, FL (5-11-14)
BILL BAGGS PARK, Key Biscayne, Miami, FL (5-11-14). Photo: ALAN SCHMIERER. CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)

Covering about 443 acres, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park lies in Dade County, in Key Biscayne.

Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.

Fees and passes

Varies by park (mostly per vehicle; some per person/pedestrian/cyclist; some free).

Statewide fee rule from Florida's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
Florida State Parks Reservation System (UseDirect / Tyler 'RDR' platform)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Things to do

BoatingCampingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingBikingHistoric sites and toursWildlife viewing and birdingPicnickingSwimming

Trails

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
Mangrove Wetlands Trail0.62 mi—HikingNatural surface
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Trail1.94 mi—length summed over 3 GIS segmentsHikingBikingAsphalt, Natural surface
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Trail0.38 mi—HikingNatural surface
Trail descriptions from the park

Mangrove Wetlands Trail (Hiking) — 0.62 mi, Natural

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 1.94 mi, Asphalt, Natural

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Trail (Hiking) — 0.38 mi, Natural

Swimming

Swimming; Beach Area

Boating and paddling

Camping (Boat); Canoe/Kayak Launch

Fishing

Fishing

A state fishing license is usually required.

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic areas
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Park or camp store
  • Parking

Water

  • Swimming beach
  • Boat ramp

Camping

  • Tent camping

Recreation

  • Bike rentals

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Getting there

Address
1200 S Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Nearest town
Key Biscayne
Coordinates
25.6827, -80.1578
Phone
(305) 361-8779

Entrances

  • Main Entrance

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Nearby state parks

The Barnacle Historic State Park
6.2 mi northwest (straight line)
Oleta River State Park
17 mi north (straight line)
Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
25.9 mi north (straight line)
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
31.7 mi north (straight line)
Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park
37.4 mi south (straight line)
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
41.4 mi south (straight line)
Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park
57.6 mi southwest (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

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