Can you rent kayaks at Long Key State Park?
Bring your own kayak or rent one from our ranger station for a paddle along a natural shoreline to see a variety of wildlife hiding in the mangroves or in the clear shallow waters. If you are looking to stay a little longer than the day, try camping with us!
Can you kayak to Indian Key State Park?
Indian Key is located only a half-mile offshore but feels a world away. This 11-acre island is accessible only by boat and sits just off Lower Matacumbe at MM 78.5. A kayak landing on the south side of the island makes for easy access. As you approach the island look for the “Kayak Landing” sign in the water.
How long does it take to kayak to Indian Key State Park?
30 to 45 minutes
It only takes 30 to 45 minutes to kayak to Indian Key Historic State Park, located off shore in Islamorada. You can launch your kayak off the ocean side of the park area along the Overseas Highway between Mile Markers 77 and 79.
Where is the best place to kayak in the Keys?
Take your kayak, canoe, or paddle board and take a journey to one of the top kayaking destinations in Florida Keys.
- John Pennekamp Coral Reef State.
- Spanish Harbor Boat Ramp at the Lower Keys.
- Garden Cove in Key Largo.
- Florida Bay Outfitters.
- Indian Key Historic State Park.
- Big Pine Key.
- Bahia Honda State Park.
Can you snorkel at Long Key State Park?
Long Key. If you want to go light and snorkel in a flat, shallow area, then squeeze yourself in Long Key State Park. There you can go shoreline snorkeling and watch beautiful sea life in seagrass.
Where do you launch a kayak in the Keys?
In the heart of the Keys at Marathon, kayakers can launch from Curry Hammock State Park, Tom’s Harbor Cut and Sombrero Beach. The Old Wooden Bridge Marina, Bahia Honda State Park, Looe Key Reef Resort, Dolphin Marina and three sites on No Name Key are prime launching spots in the Lower Keys.
Can you paddle board to Indian Key?
Indian Key is easily accessible by Paddle board or kayak from U.S. Highway 1.
Can you fish at Indian Key?
Can you fish in Indian Key Channel? Indian Key Channel is near Florida City. The most popular species caught here are Mutton snapper, Crevalle jack, and Black grouper. 107 catches are logged on Fishbrain.
Where can I launch my kayak in Key Largo?
Key Largo offers launching locations at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Sunset Park, Dove Creek and Florida Bay Outfitters, among others. Monica Woll, owner and operator of Florida Bay Outfitters with her husband Frank, said they welcome kayakers to launch from their shop.
Where’s the best snorkeling in the Florida Keys?
10 Best Snorkeling Spots in the Florida Keys
- John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Key Largo. Credit: mattk1979 via Flickr.
- Dry Tortugas National Park.
- Bahia Honda State Park.
- Biscayne National Park.
- Fort Zachary Taylor.
- Sombrero Reef, Marathon.
- Looe Key Sanctuary Preservation Area, Big Pine Key.
- Long Key State Park.
What is there to do in Long Key?
Today as a beautiful Florida State Park, recreational opportunities such as kayaking, hiking, birding, picnicking, flats fishing and snorkeling are just the start of what your adventures can include! Come on out and visit Long Key State Park for the day.
Where is long key state park located?
Long Key State Park is located at mile marker 67.5 on the Overseas Highway. A sheltered, 1.5 marked paddling trail within a lagoon is suitable for novice paddlers, by kayak or canoe.
Where can I go paddling in the Middle Keys?
Paddling in the Middle Keys Long Key State Park is located at mile marker 67.5 on the Overseas Highway. A sheltered, 1.5 marked paddling trail within a lagoon is suitable for novice paddlers, by kayak or canoe. The 965-acre park has parking, camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking trails, boardwalk, snorkeling, and swimming.
Where do I launch my Kayak at the beach?
Rental kayaks are oceanside at the beach launch. The kayak/canoe launch to the marked paddling trail is along the park road just past the ranger station. We launched at the kayak/canoe launch along the park road onto the canoe/kayak trail.