Picnic table at Boca Chita Key in Biscayne National Park

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Picnic tables at Biscayne National Park’s Boca Chita Key are spread all over the field near the harbor. There are grills available as well, but not every table has one. The large field is also considered a camping area, so you may see tents pitched next to a table.

Picnic table and grill near the water at Boca Chita Key in Biscayne National Park

There is also a covered pavilion that was built by the island’s former owner, Mark Honeywell, founder of the Honeywell, Inc. electronics company. Regardless of where you end up picnicking, everything is taken on a first come, first serve basis—picnic tables, covered pavilion, and campsites.

Picnic pavilion at Boca Chita Key in Biscayne National Park

Boca Chita Key has a restroom with salt water flush toilets, but no sinks or showers. There is no drinking water or food concessions on the island, nor is there electricity.

While mosquitoes are a problem year-round, if you visit from November through March they shouldn’t be too bad as long as you stay in the open areas. Once the sun warms things up they tend to go away. However, there are tons of them back in the forest at all times, so I’d recommend staying far away from there, including staying off the Boca Chita Key Loop Trail, which isn’t worth hiking anyway unless you are desperate for something to do.

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