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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park © stateparks.com
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Park sign
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park © stateparks.com
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park © stateparks.com
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park © stateparks.com
Queen Angelfish at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Key Largo, Florida
Manatee © stateparks.com
Manatee mother and her young show scars from boat propellers
Relax © stateparks.com
Bahia Honda © stateparks.com
Old Railroad Bridge
Spoonbills © stateparks.com
Spoonbills feeding in Florida waters
Mockingbird © stateparks.com
Walk on the Beach © stateparks.com
JOHN PENNEKAMP CORAL REEF STATE PARK OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
Day-UseFishingyes
 Hiking Trailyes
 Swimming Beachyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingFull Hookup Sitesyes
WinterActivitiesyes
Visitors Center
The highlight of the park¿s Visitor Center is its 30,000-gallon saltwater aquarium. Park staff conducts a fish feeding daily at 11:00 a.m. for visitors to observe. There are also six additional 100 to 200-gallon aquariums which offer visitors different looks at the park¿s marine inhabitants. The Visitor Center also features natural history exhibits which interpret the park¿s different biological communities. There is also a theater located in the building where visitors may view nature videos relating to the park and its surrounding area.

Large-print formats of park information and brochures are available. Assisted-listening devices are available upon request for the auditorium presentations.
Park Store
The food counter and snack bar has breakfast and lunch items prepared for purchase. There is a well-stocked gift shop with items from whimsical to tasteful for souvenirs. Snorkeling equipment and beach gear is also stocked, as well as last minute necessities one may have forgotten.
Camping
The park campground offers 47 campsites for both tent and RV campers with water and electric: 30 amp, 50 amp, and 110 volt. Each site also has a picnic table and grill. There is a dump station for sewer needs. The Main Restroom has toilets and hot showers that meet ADA requirements. The Pond Restroom, next to the Group Campsite, has an ADA-accessible private family bathroom. There are three paved sites with paths paved to the ramp to the Main Restroom located in the center of the campground. Coin-operated washers and dryers are also located at the Main Restroom. Pets are allowed (see Pet Camping below). Reservations are recommended three to eleven (winter season) months in advance. Campers must register at the park entrance.

Group Camping

The group camping area is available for organized groups of all ages, and requires at least one adult chaperone per ten youths. Chaperones must be at least 21 years of age. The group camping area will accommodate up to 24 people. The site has a fire circle, benches, a large grill and picnic tables. There is no electricity at the site. Restrooms and hot showers are available. Reservations for the group camp may be made by organized youth groups no earlier than 60 days in advance and by adult groups no earlier than 30 days in advance by calling the park at (305) 451-1202. A group representative must check in before 5:00 p.m. on the day of arrival. All park rules and regulations apply to this camping area.

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