Boating, Fishing, and Travel Information for Boca Chita Key, Biscayne Bay, FL
Boca Chica Key is located north of Sands Key in Biscayne Bay. It is part of Biscayne National Park. On the island can be found a campground, an ornamental lighthouse, no fresh water or electricity, and the Boca Chita Historic District. This historic area on the northwest portion of the island contains some partially ruined stone walls, the decomissioned lighthouse, a chapel, a picnic pavillion and a cannon.
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