| Coordinates | 25.5231°N 80.1746°W |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| State | Florida |
| Country admin divisions title 1 | County |
| Country admin divisions 1 | Miami-Dade |
Boca Chita Key is the island north of the upper Florida Keys in Biscayne National Park, Miami-Dade County, Florida.
The key is located in Biscayne Bay, just north of Sands Key. An ornamental 65-foot (20-metre) lighthouse is present on the key.[1][2] The harbor has a bulkhead with cleats where boats may be tied.[1] There is a campground with picnic tables and salt water toilets. Fresh water and electricity are not available on the island.[1]
On the north-west part of the island is the Boca Chita Key Historic District containing historic structures such as the Boca Chita lighthouse.
References
- ^ "Boca Chita Key". National Park Service. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ Cruising the Florida Keys - Claiborne S. Young, Morgan Stinemetz p. 83.