What does it cost to visit John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park?

Entry to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park costs $8 per vehicle. Hours: 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.

Does John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park have RV hookups?

Yes, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park has electric hookups.

What facilities are at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park?

Drinking water available. Electric hookups available. Showers available. Flush restrooms.

Are dogs allowed at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park?

Yes, dogs are allowed at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.

Can I swim at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park?

Yes, Designated swimming area is open to swimming at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.

State park

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

The park entrance is 3.5 miles from Key Largo. Campsites cost $36 per night plus tax, plus $6.70 reservation fee and utility fee. Day use costs $8 per vehicle. Hours: 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is a state park in Monroe County, Florida.

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park map

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

: Camping costs $36 per night plus tax, plus $6.70 reservation fee and utility fee. Sites can be reserved in advance.
: Entry to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park costs $8 per vehicle. Hours: 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.
: John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is 3.5 miles from Key Largo.
: Yes, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park has electric hookups.
: Drinking water available. Electric hookups available. Showers available. Flush restrooms.
: Yes, dogs are allowed at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
: Yes, Designated swimming area is open to swimming at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.

Before you go

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is 3.5 miles from Key Largo.

Drinking water available
Electric hookups available
Showers available
Flush restrooms

Camping at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

Camping costs $36 per night plus tax, plus $6.70 reservation fee and utility fee. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

Cave Cave Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
State park Designation in agency park name

Swimming

Designated swimming area

Public lands next to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

National Park Service unitJohn Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park borders Biscayne National Park.
National wildlife refugeJohn Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park borders Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
State parkJohn Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park borders Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park.
National Park Service unitEverglades National Park is 0.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Wilderness areaMarjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness is 0.8 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

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