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There are no facilities on either island. The beach campsites on Tiger are on the leeward side of the island on a quiet lagoon, protected from wind and weather, while Panther’s beaches are more expansive and can accommodate large numbers of campers. (Stock Photo / dosecreative)Įach island has its own charm. While Panther Key is in the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Tiger Key two miles its south is in Everglades National Park and requires a permit obtainable as the park’s Gulf Coast Visitor Center in Everglades City. In summer, camping is banned to allow nesting by sea turtles and shorebirds. Overnight beach camping on Panther Key is OK from October through April, and no permit is required. The 100-mile Wilderness Waterway in Everglades National Park is popular with adventurers who paddle from Everglades City to Cape Sable, overnighting on islands and tiki platforms along the way. Two of our favorite destinations in the Ten Thousand Islands are Panther Key and Tiger Key, but you’ll find many worthy camping destinations among these islands off the coast of Southwest Florida. Ten Thousand Islands Beach camping by boat Our campsite on Panther Key

Call ahead if you are unsure whether you can leave your vehicle overnight. Here’s a link to the state boat ramp map to find a ramp near your destination. Near Sebastian Inlet, you’ll find ramps at Sebastian Inlet State Park, Long Point Park, Donald McDonald Park and Sebastian Main Street Public Boat Ramp. Getting there: There are numerous public and private boat ramps with access to the islands all along the lagoon. Brevard County Spoil Islands MapĬamping allowed only on Recreational Islands (Green) BrevardCountySpoilIslandsĬamping allowed only on Recreational Islands (Green) IndianRiverCountySpoilIslandsĬamping allowed only on Recreational Islands (Green) SaintLucieSpoilIslandsĬost: No fee to camp, but there may be fees for boat ramp and overnight parking. The islands are managed by the state Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the same folks who manage our state parks, under the umbrella of the Spoil Islands Project. On weekends, you’ll often find boaters using the islands for picnics and sandbar parties, so arrive early to stake out your own island.

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(An inexpensive portable toilet is not a bad idea.) There are no restroom facilities on any of the islands. Visitors must pack out not just their trash, but all human and pet waste as well. Fires are prohibited during local or state-wide fire bans. Campfires are allowed but must be contained to fire rings. Many of these islands have designated camping areas with picnic tables and fire rings, but that’s about it. As a result, most are close to Intracoastal and other navigation channels. They are spoil islands built up from sand dredged to deepen channels in the Intracoastal Waterway. Most of the islands in the lagoon are not natural. There are dozens of spoil islands in the Indian River Lagoon that are open to camping, extending south from Cocoa south to Fort Pierce. Indian River Lagoon Dozens of spoil islands easily accessible by boat, kayak, canoe Camping on a spoil island in the Indian River (Photo by John J Massung) Know your forecast and your tides and plan accordingly. Weather is a critical element of any island expedition, especially when you’re crossing open water. Tents, cabins and a ferry to get you there.

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You must have the Google Earth or Google Earth Pro app on your computer or device. Once downloaded, locate the file on your computer and click on it.

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KMZ: To download the KMZ track file, click on the KMZ button.

Save to your desktop or designated folder. Info Sheets: To print out Info Sheets, please click on the green Info Sheet button, then right click on the Info Sheet and choose “Save As”.

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Maps: To print out maps in full size, please left click on map below to pull up full size map, then right click on full size map and choose “Save Image As”. For more information on mentioned boat ramps and paddle launches, please see Launch Sites and click on the icons for additional details. Mosquito Lagoon All Maps and Info Sheets are downloadable and printable in an 8.5 X 11" format.