Boca Chita Key

Boca Chita Key is the island north of the upper Florida Keys in Biscayne National Park, Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Not to be confused with Boca Chica Key over a hundred miles southwest on the lower Florida Keys.

Boca Chita Key

The 65-foot (20 m) Boca Chita Lighthouse is ornamental, built by a previous owner of the island.[1]
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Geography
Location	Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates	25.5231°N 80.1746°W / 25.5231; -80.1746
Administration
United States
State	Florida
County	Miami-Dade

The key is located in Biscayne Bay, just north of Sands Key. An ornamental 65-foot (20 m) 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.

Gallery

View of Boca Chita Key from the Lighthouse

See also

• Florida portal