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Manager's Message
Welcome to Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park. Take a stroll
through a tropical forest and find the quiet that being in nature brings. Many
visitors to Key Largo enjoy discovering the coral reefs, but often miss this
gem. As temperatures begin to cool (it's relative!), mosquitoes are no longer a
challenge to enjoying the park. There is a self-guided nature walk, which
includes a native plant butterfly garden and a picnic table for your enjoyment
(please pack out your trash). Ranger-led nature walks are provided every
Thursday and Sunday morning, at 10 a.m., along the ˝-mile wooded boulevard. An
additional 6 miles of back-country trails are yours to explore simply by
completing a back-country permit at the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Ranger Station. Make your plans to visit soon!
- Pat Wells, Park Manager
Welcome to Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park
Once slated to become a condominium development, this park contains one of the
largest tracts of West Indian tropical hardwood hammock in the United States.
The park is home to 84 protected species of plants and animals, including wild
cotton, mahogany mistletoe, and the American crocodile. Exploring the park´s
trails gives visitors a chance to see some of these rare species of plants and
animals. Over six miles of nature trails provide a wealth of opportunities for
birdwatchers and photographers. Most of the park´s trails are paved and
accessible to both bicycles and wheelchairs. Signs along a self-guided nature
trail provide information about the park´s ecosystem and wildlife; ranger-guided
tours are also available. Located on County Road 905, one-quarter mile north of
its intersection with Overseas Highway (U.S. 1).
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park,
please call 305-451-1202.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
The main entrance, and marked nature trail at Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock
Botanical State Park, is located on Monroe County Road 905, approximately
one-half mile north of CR 905's intersection with US Highway 1 at Mile Marker
106.
Park Fees
Honor Fee - $1.50 per person.
Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park
P.O. Box 487
Key Largo, Florida 33037
Phone: 305-451-1202
Fax: none |
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