Boca Chita Key and Elliott Key camping at Biscayne: what applies in 2026?

Direct answer

Boca Chita Key and Elliott Key camping - first come, first served

Exact conditions

Status: Not required; the stated access rule still applies
Applies to: overnight guests
Place or corridor: Boca Chita Key and Elliott Key
Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Published fee: $35
Release model: first come

Fee detail: $35.00 per night camping, plus the $25.00 docking fee on Friday-Monday and federal holidays. Paid through the Recreation.gov app, due daily upon arrival or no later than official sunset.

Exceptions and limits

Both the docking fee and the camping fee are owed for an overnight stay on the islands.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Docking slips and campsites are First Come-First Served. ... The two fees must be paid for spending the night on the islands; one for docking and one for camping.

Fees & Passes - Biscayne National Park