John Pennekamp Marina, Key Largo, Boat Slips, Fuel

The first undersea park in the U.S., John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park encompasses approximately 70 nautical square miles. While the mangrove swamps and tropical hammocks in the park’s upland areas offer visitors a unique experience, it is the coral reefs and their associated marine life that bring most visitors to the park. Many enjoy the view of the reef from a glass-bottom boat tour, but visitors can get a closer look by scuba diving or snorkeling.Canoeing and kayaking through the park’s waters are popular activities; fishing is permitted in designated areas. Visitors can enjoy walking on short trails, picnicking, or swimming at the beach. The Visitor Center has a 30,000-gallon saltwater aquarium and nature videos are shown in its theater. Full-facility and Youth/Group campsites are available. Beach wheelchairs are available without cost.

Open to public

Payment option

Credit, Debit

Navigation

Current:Weak

Notes

Dredged and natural channel between Largo Sound and Atlantic Ocean. Part of channel is very narrow. One corner is labeled as dangerous between R16 and G17. Turn west at G19 to marina. It would be a good idea to check with the marina to see if any of the tour boats are using the channel. It was reported that at full moon, super low tide a boat hit something between the low spots of R4 and G5. There is no fuel dock at this marina

Dockage

Average price per day:$26.00 or $52.00BootTest
Type:Fixed, Wood
Dockage depth:5
Accessibility:AC Power 30A, AC Power 50A, Disability Access

Notes

$58.40 per night for boats over 25 feet.$30.45 per night for boats 25 feet or less.Includes electric.There are 2 large slips and 9 small slips. Most of the dockage avaliable has no finger pier to tie to, so entry and exit from the boat is via swim platform or anchor platform as you simply tie to 4 poles.