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Backcountry Johnson Key Chickee — Everglades National Park

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A wooden platform above open water, Johnson Key Chickee sits within Everglades National Park and is accessible only by boat, roughly 6.5 miles by paddle from the visitor center. Wind conditions on the water can be significant. The chickee has two tent platforms and a port-o-potty, and AT&T users have reported three bars of cell service throughout the route. Anglers find fishing productive around the key and along the paddle out, and sharks and seabirds are commonly spotted in the area. Bird droppings on the platform are a known issue upon arrival, so bringing extra water in a dry bag for cleanup is worth the effort.

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Map & DirectionsBackcountry Johnson Key Chickee is located in Florida near Islamorada, Village of Islands

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25.0505787 N
80.90377255 W

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Some Coverage

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Dan X.

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Reviewed Jan. 5, 2021

Remote, but watch the wind before you head out

A six and half mile paddle from the visitor center. We had 15 - 20 mph headwinds heading out which was BRUTAL, but the way back was WICKED breezy. The park provides maps and I got 3 bars of AT&T cell service the whole way. It was COVERED in bird poop when we got there so we had to lug a bunch of bags of water up to wash it off (use an empty drybag).

One of the wildest places I've camped. Felt super remote, only a few boats went by the 2 days we were there. Good fishing at the key, around the chickee, and for much of the paddle out. Caught a nice red on our float back to the mainland. Saw sharks and lot of seabirds.

The chickee had a clean port-o-potty and space for a tent on each side.

Good stopover if you're headed to Rabbit Key where you can also camp (a ranger stopped by and told us the Key was flooded so we didn't make it out.)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Backcountry Johnson Key Chickee — Everglades National Park?

Camping at Backcountry Johnson Key Chickee — Everglades National Park can starts at $21.00.

Is there cell phone reception at Backcountry Johnson Key Chickee — Everglades National Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

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