- Shelter
- N, SW, W, NW
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
Island and small harbour in Biscayne National Park, Florida, north of Sands Key. Anchoring is prohibited inside the harbour basin.
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
The basin is reached through a narrow cut on its north side. Boats may tie alongside the bulkhead, which has cleats; anchoring within the harbour is not permitted. The sand bottom outside gives shelter from N, NW, W and SW. There are no showers, sinks or drinking water on the key.
Ashore
An ornamental 65 ft lighthouse stands at the harbour entrance. A short loop trail crosses the key, with a picnic area and a basic campground. Boca Chita is the most visited island in the park.
History
The lighthouse was built in 1938 by industrialist Mark C. Honeywell, who owned the island and used the tower as a landmark for his operations. The key is listed as the Boca Chita Key Historic District.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 25.52795, -80.17558 (25°31.68'N 80°10.53'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, south-west, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
- Services
- Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.8/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Boca Chita / Park lies at 25°31.68'N 80°10.53'W, that is 25.52795, -80.17558 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Boca Chita / Park sheltered from?
Boca Chita / Park is sheltered from north, south-west, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Boca Chita / Park?
No, anchoring is forbidden at Boca Chita / Park.
How do boaters rate Boca Chita / Park?
Boca Chita / Park is rated 4.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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