A Question re Anchoring and Mooring Fees at John Pennecamp Coral Reef State Park, Key Largo, Hawk Channel
A phone call to John Pennencamp Coral Reef State Park (305-451-6325) confirms that anchoring outside the mooring field is not allowed and there is no monthly rate for the mooring balls. The daily rate, including taxes and Monroe County fees, is $21.85. Sorry Jeff! Largo Sound in the State Park lies between Key Largo and El Radabob Key off Hawk Channel. The Sound is accessed through narrow South Sound Creek (which also allows access to the marina associated with the Park) at the tip of Lower South Sound Point.
Largo sound does not appear to be part of the Monroe county pilot program. It would seem it’s no problem to anchor then under current laws? Do they have a monthly rate on the moorings?
Jeff Goff
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Largo Sound
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How do they justify banning anchoring in violation of state law? Key Largo is not part of the pilot program and the only local ordinances on anchoring allowed under current state law are those that are specifically included in the 5 pilot programs?
Regards,
Jeff Goff
Largo sound is part of the park. They are protecting a very important ecosystem. The bottom does not have very good holding anyways, so no real loss.