Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological 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
- None listed
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org(305) 664-5465
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Monroe County, about 4 miles southwest of Islamorada, Village of Islands, Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park covers about 320 acres.
Visitors come for historic sites, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
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.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingHikingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Trail | 0.25 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Hammock Trail | 0.62 mi | — | HikingStabilized surface |
| Flagler Quarytrail | 0.2 mi | — | HikingStabilized surface |
| Windley Walls Walk Trail | 0.04 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Flagler Trail | 0.08 mi | — | HikingStabilized surface |
| Windly Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park Trail | 0.15 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Sunset Trail (Hiking) — 0.25 mi, Natural Hammock Trail (Hiking) — 0.62 mi, Stabilized Flagler Quarytrail (Hiking) — 0.2 mi, Stabilized Windley Walls Walk Trail (Hiking) — 0.04 mi, Natural Flagler Trail (Hiking) — 0.08 mi, Stabilized Windly Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park Trail (Hiking) — 0.15 mi, Natural
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
✓ 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
- 84900 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036 - Nearest town
- Islamorada, Village of Islands — about 4 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 24.9494, -80.5961
- Phone
- (305) 664-5465
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)
“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