Long Key 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
- 66 campsites
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org(305) 664-4815
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Monroe County, about 14 miles northeast of Marathon, Long Key State Park covers about 1,000 acres.
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, beachcombing, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 66 campsites across 4 camping areas (RV sites, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in 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)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primitive under pavilion | 4 | — | |
| Group under pavilion | 2 | — | |
| CAMP | 57 | 57 with water | — |
| RV/Tent | 3 | 3 with water | — |
Camping details from the park
Primitive: 4 site(s) — Primitive
Group: 2 site(s) — Group
CAMP: 57 site(s) (57 with water) — Tent, RV/Tent, Back-In, Tent, Tent, Trailer, Pop up, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van
RV/Tent: 3 site(s) (3 with water) — RV/Tent, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCampingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingPicnickingBeachcombingSnorkeling and scubaSwimmingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Orb Trail | 1.15 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Layton | 0.17 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Golden Orb Trail (Hiking) — 1.15 mi, Natural
Layton (Hiking) — 0.17 mi, Natural
Swimming
Swimming
Boating and paddling
Canoe/Kayak Launch; Boating; Canoeing/Kayaking; Paddling Trail
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
✓ 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
- M.M. 67.5 U.S. Overseas Hwy
Long Key, FL 33001 - Nearest town
- Marathon — about 14 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 24.8165, -80.8236
- Phone
- (305) 664-4815
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Florida State Parks (Florida Park Service) — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- FDEP Open Data ArcGIS: Florida State Park Boundaries (PARKS_BOUNDARIES layer 0), dataset modified 2026-09-10 per the DEP open-data hub
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Borrichia arborescens.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Mason Brock ( Masebrock )
“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