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Biscayne Bay: Adams Key

Florida

About

Adams Key is a beach within Biscayne National Park in Florida, about 11 miles from North Key Largo. It sits in the park's network of keys, and the Adams Key Trail starts just 0.2 miles away, making it the natural way to pair a beach visit with a walk. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 76°F with lows near 63°F, while July and August average highs of about 90°F. For more time on the water, the Elliott Key Trail is about 4.4 miles away, and the Elliot Key Paddling Trail, a canoeing route, is about 4.6 miles off.

Beach Details

Parking

None at the access

Restrooms

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Location

Biscayne Bay: Adams Key

Florida

Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Nov–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 76–85°F and lows of 63–74°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the John Pennekamp Sp, FL weather station, 16 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan76° high63° low
  2. Feb78° high64° low
  3. Mar80° high67° low
  4. Apr82° high71° low
  5. May85° high74° low
  6. Jun88° high77° low
  7. Jul90° high79° low
  8. Aug90° high79° low
  9. Sep89° high78° low
  10. Oct86° high75° low
  11. Nov81° high70° low
  12. Dec78° high66° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
North Key Largo, Florida · 11 mi

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Biscayne National Park as of Oct 9, 2026:

  • Camping and Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys

    Information · posted Sep 18, 2026

  • Boater Awareness

    Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026

  • Ride Share Services

    Information · posted Aug 24, 2026

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

    Biscayne Bay: Adams Key — Beach in Florida | Roamze