Elliott Key

Elliott Key is the largest island in Biscayne National Park Florida. It is considered to be the first of the Florida Keys that was formed from a fossilized coral reef and limestone. The park's largest island was once a thriving community of pioneers engaged in pineapple farming, sponging, wrecking and other pursuits. Today the island offers camping, picnicking, swimming, wildlife watching and the park's only hiking trail.

Picnic tables and barbecue grills are located throughout the campgrounds and around the harbor. Restrooms with cold water showers are available. Fresh drinking water is located outside of the restroom building. It is recommended that visitors bring their own fresh water, just in case the generator should go down.

Fishing is permitted from the maintenance dock located south of the harbor or from the shoreline outside of the buoyed swimming area and no-wake zone. A fishing license may be required, and regulations apply.

Visitors can enjoy the designated swim area located on the bay side of the island (just to the north of the harbor). The shoreline of the island is generally rocky, so shoes are recommended at all times to protect the feet. Hiking around the north end is also available and hiking shoes are recommended for this trek.