Indian Key Historic State Park

176 reviews

Offshore Island, Indian Key State Historic Site Outstanding Florida Water, Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, USA
+1 305-664-2540
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Hours

Monday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Indian Key Historic State Park Introduce

Indian Key Historic State Park is a captivating historical site located in the Florida Keys, offering visitors a glimpse into the past while providing opportunities to connect with nature. This park is situated on an offshore island accessible only by kayak, making it a unique and secluded destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

The park features remnants of its prosperous 19th-century history, including ruins that tell the story of Indian Key's thriving years from 1821 to 1840. Visitors can explore the lush vegetation, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, and encounter a variety of wildlife such as birds, iguanas, hermit crabs, and even a bunny.

While the park is not extensively maintained due to its remote location, this adds to its charm, offering a sense of adventure and discovery. The warm, inviting atmosphere and historical significance make Indian Key an ideal destination for those seeking solitude and hidden gems off the beaten path.

Accessibility: Reachable by kayak only; no dock currently available due to construction.
Entrance Fee: Cash required for payment at a designated box on-site.
Open Hours: Daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Customer feedback highlights the park's charm, with visitors praising its remote feel and historical interest. Families have enjoyed exploring the island together, discovering its natural beauty and learning about the area's history. The absence of sea life is attributed to warm water temperatures, but this does not diminish the overall experience.

Location

Florida Monroe County Islamorada Overseas Highway

Customer Reviews

4.0

176 reviews

Amy Kang

Jan 07, 2025

Indian Key can be accessed by kayak. They used to have a dock but looks like it’s been closed since pandemic. When you go in, make sure to bring money for entrance fee. There is a box to put money in. You can learn interesting history of the Florida Keys and Indian keys. The town of Indian Key thrived during the years of 1821-1840. We had a great family outing at Indian key, exploring beautiful trees, plants and nature.

Matthew Brown

Aug 01, 2023

Took our kayaks out and had the island all to ourselves! Well, besides the iguanas, birds, hermit crabs, and a bunny. We launched from Robbie's and it did not take us much time to get there at all. The island is not very well maintained but that is expected since it is an island with access only for kayaks right now while the dock is under construction. I feel that the remote and abandoned feel to the park adds to my enjoyment of it. Not much sea life that we saw, I'm guessing because water temps were at record highs. The ruins aren't much to look at but the history is interesting. Definitely worth a visit if you enjoy solitude and exploring hidden, out-of-the-way places.

Summer Lynn Lyons

Mar 07, 2024

Took a kayak to this island and enjoyed about a hour there. Lots of history to read about on plaques throughout the island. Some remains of homes still there. Seen a person relaxing in a hammock hanging over the water. Might try that next time.

Jody Rogers

Jul 11, 2019

What an amazing place! We kayaked over to the island in about 20 or 30 minutes. We walked around the island and snorkeled around the dock. The water was a bit murky but we saw a ton of fish and a lobster! This was one of the best parts of our vacation. Keep an eye out for low tide or you'll have to work your kayak all the way around to the deep water to return. The sand is super suctiony so wear good water shoes.

Andrew

Nov 11, 2019

Nice little gem between Matecombe Key and Islamorada with dirt trails/roads and a lookout tower. A village once inhabited the island and there are still remnants of buildings from 1840. Very beautiful little key with a lot of rich history. Definitely with a kayaking trip to.