Curry Hammock State Park
Curry Hammock State Park
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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- SandyW5336Chicago, Illinois59 contributionsDay in the sun.Kayaking! Rented two single kayak and did the loop around the island. The mangrove tunnel was awesome. Easy for beginners, really can’t get lost. Very nice state park, clean and nice facilities.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 19, 2023
- JoeyLucasWashington DC, District of Columbia13 contributionsNo Kayaks! Nice water in shallow waterWe were surprised to find that this state park is not renting kayaks. You need to bring your own or use an outside provider. The beach is very small, but we enjoyed walking in the shallow water and seeing the hermit crabs,Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten January 1, 2024
- sharjonesBox Elder, South Dakota33 contributionsCampground is a true hidden gem.Very small park with a great campground and beach! This is absolutely the cleanest and most well maintained state park we have ever been to. And we have been to quite a few. So nice that after our three night stay, we left only to return again for three more nights. Sites are level, grills are immaculately cleaned and even the dumpster area is raked and clean. Just wish there were some full hook up sites, but we have a self contained unit and can make it three or four days before needing to dump. Will definitely return next year if we are fortunate enough to get a reservation. Kudos to the camp hosts at this park who care for the states property like they own it!Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 18, 2024
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JK
Atlanta, GA74 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
We took our family of 4 kayaking here. Very beautiful quiet park - came in the morning and were the first ones out kayaking. Great selection of single and double kayaks. Rangers were friendly and super helpful, gave us tips on best route for beginners with kids. The route around Little Crawl Key has both open ocean and mangrove views, and takes about 1 hour. Kayaks were affordable - it was $50 for park admission and 2 tandems for 2 hours. Would love to try camping here sometime!
Written July 8, 2021
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mikeej99
Santa Barbara, CA133 contributions
Feb 2020
The Florida seaside parks are extremely difficult to get camping spots at. We lucked out and got a walk-up spot we were able to renew daily for a week. The RV spots are parklike, landscaped, groomed and semi-private. RV's are 30 to 40 feet apart. This is very unusual for parking on the beach. The shower house is spotlessly clean and modern. The kayaking is awesome with a combination of narrow mangrove canopies, open lagoons, shallow sand bars and shallow calm ocean cruising. The oceanside beach is protected by the offshore reef. You can kayak to one of the nearby offshore sandbars at low tide for sand sharks, rays and shells as well as great swimming. kayaks can be rented at the park office. There was a nice sea breeze and a mature and friendly crowd in the campground. The public access area is just as nice with two sun shelters and clean restrooms. This is a favorite spot for kite boarders and they provide a lot of entertainment. There are occasional nature lectures and live music on the beach. This is just a gorgeous, quaint idyllic keys location. We will be returning.
Written February 13, 2020
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Jack S
Yankeetown, FL115 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Having good Park Rangers that show enthusiasm in their explanation of the nature and living life is key to a good visit. Miranda is one heck of an employee who made one interested and excited to find aquatic life
Great kayak tour with her and she did a great job advising on what to look for. It was fun interactiing with Miranda
Great kayak tour with her and she did a great job advising on what to look for. It was fun interactiing with Miranda
Written April 15, 2022
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Mary M
Reno, NV10 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We stopped by Curry Hammock with the intent of renting Kayaks later that afternoon. Instead we enjoyed a walk along the deserted beach. We kept seeing these blue shimmering bubbles all over the beach and seaweed bank. A quick research showed these to be young man O’ wars. The park has a flag up warning of these. It did not however stop us from enjoying our stroll. It was one of the most scenic, romantic and peaceful walks in a long time. We’ll be going back another time when the jelly fish warning is gone to kayak and swim.
Written January 26, 2020
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DiverM
Jupiter, FL584 contributions
Oct 2020
We really enjoyed this park and hope to camp here in the future. You need to book camping about a year in advance. Both camp spots and RV spots are about $50/night. We did a nice hike here and enjoyed lunch while watching the kitboarders. This is a popular park for Kite Boarding.
They had parking spots socially distanced with every other spot closed so it could be tough to find a spot when the park is busy.
They had parking spots socially distanced with every other spot closed so it could be tough to find a spot when the park is busy.
Written October 26, 2020
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ShaneSellsSeashells
281 contributions
May 2023
I went here as a back up plan when it was too windy for a snorkel trip at Bahia Honda. I rented two kayaks and paddled the upside-down jellyfish alley to the mangroves. I thought it was a cutesy name until I saw the jellies. They were pulsating and it looked like they were wearing purple crowns. When I got to the mangrove I was excited to enter the tunnel. While in there I was in awe of the baby fish, crabs and birds. I loved paddling under the bridge. The staff was really sweet and I had a wonderful day here.
Written May 18, 2023
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LisaR
14 contributions
Feb 2022
Small state park at the top of Marathon. Nice campground. Kayak rentals and launch, with a couple of nice kayak trails. Highly recommend the mangrove trail, that takes you through a "mangrove tunnel" and underneath a bridge. Peaceful and unique. Nice bathhouse and several covered picnic tables with charcoal grills. Very nice sandy beach area, with shallow, sandy bottom water access. In my opinion, the nicest beach we have found in the keys.
Written February 15, 2022
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louanne61353
Spokane, WA5 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
The park is beautiful.. So much to see animal mineral vegetable you name it it's there. We did the Fish pedicure. So relaxing.
The museum is small but very informative.
The only drawback was the rude gentleman at the front desk. That is why we gave it a poor rating. He acted like it was a real problem to deal with people. Not the best first interaction for such a great place.
The museum is small but very informative.
The only drawback was the rude gentleman at the front desk. That is why we gave it a poor rating. He acted like it was a real problem to deal with people. Not the best first interaction for such a great place.
Written April 23, 2022
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sharjones
Box Elder, SD33 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Very small park with a great campground and beach! This is absolutely the cleanest and most well maintained state park we have ever been to. And we have been to quite a few. So nice that after our three night stay, we left only to return again for three more nights. Sites are level, grills are immaculately cleaned and even the dumpster area is raked and clean. Just wish there were some full hook up sites, but we have a self contained unit and can make it three or four days before needing to dump. Will definitely return next year if we are fortunate enough to get a reservation. Kudos to the camp hosts at this park who care for the states property like they own it!
Written March 18, 2024
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Johnny Kite
Miami Beach, FL31 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Got a RV spot at the park and was able to get in two great days of kiting. The park is so well maintained and was very quiet at night. Now I know why it is so hard to get a spot here unless you reserve in advance. I just happen to get lucky as it was the end of the summer and there were a few spots available at the last minute. The only issue is with the sign that accompanies the art installation. It makes it difficult to get your kites past it without getting snagged on it. If they could move it to the right, it would make it easier to access the beach.
Written August 23, 2023
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What's the cost to rent a two person kayak in early December?
Thanks,
Ron
Written October 9, 2023
From the FL State Parks Website:
"Rentals
Kayaks and paddleboards are available for rent in two-hour increments:
$21.50 - paddleboards and double kayaks
$17.20 - Single kayaks
All rentals are weather permitting for visitor safety. We do not rent when there is a small craft advisory."
Written November 10, 2023
Are the kayak rentals available now or are they shut down due to COVID.
Written February 19, 2021
How far was the sandbar from Curry Hammock beach?
Written August 15, 2019
Lil over 30/40 ft up to ur knees great snorkeling place also kids love it lots of fish and sandollars too
Written September 25, 2019
Can you rent canoes or just kayaks? We are a family of 5 with 3 kids between 4 and 6, a canoe seems easier than kayaks for us.
Written May 20, 2019
Yes, they offer stit-on-top kayaks, canoes and paddle board rentals.
Written May 27, 2019
Can you see the water from the campsites that appear to be next to the water or are there trees or dunes blocking the view?
Written March 16, 2019
You can see the ocean, over the grassy dunes, standing on the sites or inside a camper from many of the sites.
Written March 21, 2019
Can you setup and camp with hammocks there? Instead of RV or tents?
Written March 13, 2019
When we camped there, we saw people using their car to camp. If you have a stand to pur your hammock on, I guess you could camp that way. Due to hurricane Irma, the park was devastated, but is slowly rebounding,,not many trees around the sites. Your best bet would be to call the park directly and ask if you can "hammock camp" there. Hope this helps, We will be there again camping, in 4 weeks from now.☺
Written July 27, 2019
Is the park closed as one of the reviewers posted? Other reviewers have reported that it is open, so I'm confused.
Written September 9, 2018
No, they are not closed. We have reservations for October.
Written September 12, 2018
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