Bahia Honda State Park Camping

Bahia State Park camping opportunities include 80 campsites across three campgrounds.

Bahia Honda State Park Camping

Bahia Honda State Park is a campers dream come true! The park is located on the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, with some of the most beautiful white-sand beaches anywhere!

The park has several day-use areas for visitors to enjoy. Bahia Honda SP also has a gift shop, snack bar, and dive shop where visitors can get breakfast and lunch snacks like sandwiches, biscuits, hamburgers, and ice cream. You can also rent beach chairs, umbrellas, snorkeling equipment, and kayaks.

Whatever drives you to Bahia Honda State Park, remember to bring your sunscreen!

Bahia Honda State Park is located on Big Pine Key (in the Florida Keys), 36 miles North of Key West and 128 miles South of Miami.

The park has three campgrounds, each offering overnight camping.

• Buttonwood Campground (sites 1-48) can accommodate small tents and RVs from small to large. Each site has a gravel parking pad with electric/water hookups, picnic tables, and grills.
• Sandspur Campground (sites 49-72) can accommodate tents and camping rigs up to 23 feet long from hitch to bumper. (Larger vehicles are unable to navigate the sharp turns in this campground loop.) Each site has a gravel parking pad with electric/water hookups, picnic tables, and grills.
• Bayside Campground (sites 73-80) is a primitive campground, and all vehicles must be able to drive under the Bahia Honda Bridge with an EXTREMELY LOW OVERHEAD of 6 feet and 8 inches. Each site has a picnic table, grill, and water. A small restroom is nearby, but you will have to go to the Buttonwood campground to use the bathhouse with hot showers.

Hammock camping is designated on campsites 45 and 73.

Bahia Honda State Park Entrance Fee

Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.

The park charges a daily entrance fee per private vehicle with 2 to 8 occupants.

Bahia Honda State Park Campground Maps

Campground Fees

Make sure to check with the park for the most up-to-date camping fees

Campground Reservations

Are Campground Reservations Available? Yes

Phone Number: (800)326-3521 or TDD (888) 433-0287

Online? Yes, Reservations are available through Florida State Parks

How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? 

For Florida Residents: Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance

For everyone else: Reservations can be made up to 10 months in advance.

Bahia Honda State Park Campground General Information

Season: Year-round

Number of Sites: 80

Check-in Time: 3:00 PM

Check-out Time: 1:00 PM

Phone Number: (305) 872-2353

Campground Address: 
36850 Overseas Highway
Big Pine Key, FL 33043

Latitude/Longitude: 
Latitude: N24.39.450
Latitude: W081.16.750

Accessible Sites: Buttonwood Campground has four accessible sites (30, 31, 45, 46)

 Campground Amenities

Potable Water: Yes

Bear Boxes/ Food Storage Lockers Available: No

Flush Toilets: Yes

Laundry: No

Showers: Showers are available in the park

Is Wi-Fi available? There is no WIFI available at the campsites.

Is Cellular Service Available? Yes

Is there a camp host available on-site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? No

Are fire pits/fire rings/ or grills available at each site? Yes

Are Picnic Tables available at each site? Yes

RV Camping at Bahia Honda State Park

Hookups Available: Some sites have water and electrical hookups available

RV Length: RV length depends on the site, with a maximum of 48 feet

Dump Station: Yes, for an additional Fee

Quiet Hours: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Are Pets Allowed? Pets must be kept on a 6-foot, hand-held leash at all times, well-behaved, and only allowed in limited areas where they are permitted. Pets are not allowed in cabins, bathhouses, pavilions, the concession building, on beaches or in the water.

Tours Near Bahia Honda State Park

Private Looe Key Snorkel from Big Pine Key
⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 3 hours |🤿Check Rates and Availability
This is a private snorkel excursion that takes you to the Looe Key Marine Sanctuary, part of the Great Florida Reef, and is the third-largest barrier reef system in the world! All snorkel gear is provided.

Key West Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
⭐️ Rating: 4.4 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 1 hour 30 minutes | 🚎 Check Rates and Availability
Taking the Trolley is a great way to get around Key West without constantly fighting for parking. You can select the 1- or 2-day unlimited pass to explore at your own pace and visit more than 100 attractions. The guide shares the city's history, enhancing the experience!

Click here to see additional tours available in Key West, Florida.

Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music, and Hors D'oeuvres
⭐️ Rating: 4.7 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 2 Hours |  🛥️ Check Rates and Availability
Watch the sunset off the coast of Key West on board a 70-foot catamaran with plenty of room to relax and enjoy the breathtaking view.

Lodging options near Bahia Honda State Park

Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa is located 11 miles away on Marathon Key. This is a beautiful property with breathtaking ocean views and everything you will need for your vacation, including 5 outdoor pools, valet parking, coffee shop, poolside bar, and exceptional staff and service. It is even pet-friendly!
Click here to book your stay at Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa

Little Torch Cottages is located 8 miles away on Summerland Key. This tropical paradise has two outdoor pools and sun loungers, free WIFI, Air-conditioning, and several other amenities!
Click here to book your stay at Little Torch Cottages

The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you plan to visit to see current availability.

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