Pigeon Key and Marine Science Center (Pigeon Key Foundation)

Group camp in Marathon, Monroe County, Florida Also known as Pigeon Key Foundation

Aerial view of Pigeon Key and Marine Science Center (Pigeon Key Foundation)
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Group camp

Marathon, Monroe County, Florida

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

Historic five-acre island under the Old Seven Mile Bridge, run by a non-profit as a marine science center and day-tour attraction. It has no RV or public camping; overnight stays are only for school field trips and youth summer camps.

What stands out

  • Five-acre historic island under the Old Seven Mile Bridge
  • Marine science center run by a non-profit
  • No RV or public camping; day visits only for the public
  • Overnight stays limited to school field trips and youth summer camps

Sites

Site details not listed yet. The state license lists no RV or tent spaces.

What this place offers

What this place offers

  • Guided train tours over the Old Seven Mile Bridge
  • Walk and bike access via Old Seven Mile Bridge (admission required)
  • Snorkeling
  • Museum and gift shop
  • Boat dock for visitors

Cabins and rentals

Rental

Bathroom
Not listed

Overnight lodging only for school marine science field trips (one group at a time; 3-day/2-night trip from $650) and youth summer camps. FDOH license lists 49 cabin beds.

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Not listed

Arrival

  • Not listed

Good to know

From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.

Location and directions

  • Visitor parking at Knight's Key, end of the bridge (MM48) or visitors center (MM47) on the ocean side.

Activities and nearby

  • Open daily 9am-4pm except major holidays; train tours, walk/bike access and snorkeling, admission required.
  • Boaters may tie up at the island dock (24.7046 N, 81.15535 W) with paid admission.

Also worth knowing

  • Island is a National Historic Landmark and former Flagler railroad construction camp under the Old Seven Mile Bridge.
  • No RV or public camping; overnight stays only for school marine science field trips and youth summer camps.

On Google

Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.

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Where you'll be

1 Knights Key Blvd, Marathon, FL, 33050

Directions

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