19 Mar 2024 Attractions Emma Adamson
In today’s blog, we are going to talk about one of the most well renowned beaches in the Florida Keys. You got it – Bahia Honda State Park! This is a place where you can go out with family and friends to experience the beautiful beach, relax, and have a sunbath alongside the beautiful sands and clear waters.
A water baby needs nothing more than a wonderful beach and a good company to tag along with them. You can get to experience all kinds of water activities such as boating, paddling, snorkeling, swimming, and lots more.
Seven Mile Bridge, which is no less than a paradise for photographers to take pictures of the beautiful sunsets and views, and the Turtle Hospital that gives us an educational tour about the sea turtles and more.
Not just the water activities, get to experience some visit places to visit near the Bahia Honda State Park such as the Seven Mile Bridge, which is no less than a paradise for photographers to take pictures of the beautiful sunsets and views, and the Turtle Hospital that gives us an educational tour about the sea turtles and more. This place assures you to make memories in abundance and relax to before you get back to your daily hustle.
Before we dive into the fun about the Bahia Honda State Park, let us show you some of the amazing photos from this beautiful destination. You are surely going to fall in love and would want to accelerate your trip here:
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One of the most sought-after activities done in this wonderful place is camping! Yes – visitors can get to camping in a way like no other. There are several campgrounds you can go to along with several amenities that cater to your comfort.
These amazing campgrounds include the Sandspur Campground, the Buttonwood Campground, and the Bayside Campground. You are free to use RVs and tents to camp amidst the clear waters. Large groups and families often tend to enjoy these locations to make the best out of their trips to this wonderful location.
Let us get a little more into the campgrounds, shall we:
This campground allows to camp between the trees. It includes 23 campsites out of which only 15 of them have electricity. RVs longer than 14 feet are prohibited but, each site comes with water (of course!), a picnic table, and a grill! Now, that’s what we call fun!
This is the smallest campground amongst the three. It has only 8 campsites. Vehicles over 6’8 feet aren’t allowed in the area as any bigger vehicle than that may not be able to fit under the Bahia Honda Bridge. These campsites have electricity, grills, picnic tables and an access to water
Has is the largest one of the lots. It is all gravel, making it a wonderful place for RV campers to set their base. This site can accommodate RVs up to 71 feet in length. This campground, too, has a picnic table, grill, water, and electricity. 14 of these campsites are on the water. It is always a good option to make reservations well in advance.
If you are someone who does not enjoy camping outdoors, but wish to experience the beautiful Bahia Honda State Park, you can look for many hotels that are nearby and enjoy the trip in your own comfort.
These are luxury resorts in the Florida Keys. They have 24 amazing properties that have breathtaking oceanfront views. Not only the food, you also get to experience fishing – which is a big thing in the Florida Keys. This beautiful resort is about 10.1 miles away from the state park
This beautiful resort is located on a private island with beautiful views of the gin clear waters and white sands. Here, you can get a chance to experience both indoor and outdoor spa. Not to mention the exotic food choices are aplenty. This is around 7 miles away from the Bahia State Honda Park.
From enjoying awesome water activities like kayaking to doing absolutely nothing at all. From enjoying tropical fruits to fresh food, this resort is the perfect place for a retreat!
If you are someone who enjoys live music, night beach bonfires or lawn games, this is the perfect place for you to be on your trip to the Florida Keys. Enjoy family-friendly amenities and rooms that cater to all your vacation needs.
With amenities that will make your vacation even more worth it, to rooms that will give you comfort like never experienced before. With amazing waterfront views, your experience is enhanced!
These are just a few of the hotels near the Bahia Honda State Park that you can visit on your visit to the Florida Keys. You can also rent out several other types of vacation homes such as, resorts, vacation rentals, apartments, and so on.
Here is where you can find the state park on the map. Also get to explore the other many things near it, too.
The infamous Seven Mile Bridge and the Turtle Hospital are a short drive from the Bahia Honda State Park. You can enjoy all the wonderful things at the bridge and get educate yourselves about the conservation of the sea life.
Timings: 8:00 am until sundown, 7 days a week
Location: Overseas Highway, 36850, Big Pine Key FL 33043
Wondering how much it would cost you to experience a wonderful time in this beautiful place? Here are some details for you:
| 1 vehicle (2-8 people) | $8 |
| Single occupant vehicle/motorbike | $4.50 |
| Pedestrians/bicyclists/Extra Passengers | $2.50 |
| Per boat plus park entry fees | $10 |
| Per night plus tax | $36 |
| Non-refundable reservation fee | $6.70 |
| Nightly utility fee for RVs | $7 |
| May 1st – Oct 31st | |
| Per night plus tax | $120 |
| Non-refundable reservation fee | $6.70 |
| Nightly utility fee | $7 |
| Nov 1st – April 30th | |
| Per night plus tax | $160 |
| Non-refundable reservation fee | $6.70 |
| Nightly utility fee | $7 |
Whether it is you are seeking a peaceful getaway with your friends and family or whether it is you want to go out and feed your adrenaline with the best of the activities, Bahia Honda State Park is the place for you to be.
Get to experience beautiful sunsets, picturesque views, the many beaches and not to mention the mouthwatering food.
This is no less than a paradise for seafood lovers! Get freshly-caught fish of many varieties.
Explore this beautiful place and get ready to create memories that you and your loved ones will cherish for years to come.
