Harbour

Elliott Key Harbor

Islandia, United StatesSouth-east Florida
Maximum length
52 ft
VHF channel
9
Maximum draught
4 ft

Park-run harbour on the bay side of Elliott Key in Biscayne National Park, Florida, only reachable by boat.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Shallow entrance with 1.5 m at high water and around 0.75 m at low water, so boats with more than 1.22 m draught cannot enter. Approach from the west across Biscayne Bay. VHF 9.

Practical

Sixteen slips with space for two boats each side of the dock. Twenty-five US dollar overnight docking fee including a campsite, paid through the Recreation.gov app. Drinking water, cold showers and flush toilets ashore. No fuel, no power.

Ashore

Spite Highway hiking trail runs seven miles up the spine of the island through tropical hardwood hammock. Picnic area and campground next to the harbour. Snorkelling on the reef on the ocean side, a fifteen minute walk across the island.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
25.45358, -80.19668 (25°27.21'N 80°11.80'W)
Town
Islandia
Country
United States
Maximum draught
4 ft
Maximum length
52 ft
VHF channel
9
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Elliott Key Harbor lies at 25°27.21'N 80°11.80'W, that is 25.45358, -80.19668 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.

Boaters' reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience of Elliott Key Harbor.

Write a review

Frequently asked questions

What boat length does Elliott Key Harbor accept?

Elliott Key Harbor accepts boats up to 52 ft.

Which VHF channel for Elliott Key Harbor?

Elliott Key Harbor answers on VHF channel 9.

Explore the region

Nearby cities

The free boat navigation app

Official nautical charts, marine weather, GPS and 50,000+ marinas and anchorages with reviews. All in one app, ready to sail.

BoatMap app on three phones: navigation, anchorage details and marine weather
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
Elliott Key HarborOpen in BoatMap