Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Dr, Miami, FL 33149, United States
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About This Campsite
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is a unique destination with a rich historical background and a stretch of beautiful beach. Established in 1896, this park has been cherished by many communities for its scenic views and historical significance. Although officially closed since 1982, the area remains a popular spot for enjoying nature, with colorful huts available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis.
Visitor Information and Tips
- Virginia Key Beach Park is accessible by catching a boat from the Miami River, marking it as a secluded getaway.
- The park offers facilities such as restrooms, vending machines, BBQ grills, picnic tables, and a children's playground.
- Visitors can enjoy beautiful beach walks, stunning views, and wildlife spotting, especially various bird species like sea gulls, pelicans, and herons.
- Raccoons are common in the park and can be quite bold, so it's wise to keep your food secured.
- No restaurants are available on-site, so pack your own meals and snacks, remembering that glass containers are prohibited.
- For beachgoers, it's worth noting that there are pebbles along the shore, with a sandy foundation beyond them. However, some visitors have reported stones and seaweed in the water.
- The northern section of the beach is designated for windsurfing enthusiasts.
Overall Thoughts
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park offers a unique blend of nature and history, providing a range of activities from relaxing beach days to discovering local wildlife. While the beach may present some challenges, including pebbles and seaweed, the serene atmosphere and amenities make it a worthwhile destination for both relaxation and exploration. Whether you're visiting for the historical context or the picturesque trails, this park has something to offer everyone.
Good to have it when you arrive
Roomy 6 People Family Tent: Spacious design offers enough room for 6 people family, with a size 10' x 9' x 78"(H) (90 sq ft),2 air mattresses or 6 sleeping bags are well fit in the tent,78 inch center height is enough for you to stand up changing. 5 Minutes Set-Up for 2 People: No particular skills are needed, 1 person could also set up the tent easily in 10 min. The portable carry bag is 24.6 x 8.26 x 8.26 inches, The camping tent weighs 18 lb. Ideal for family car camping or camping site. Breathable Mesh Windows: The camping tent has 1 large mesh door, 5 mesh windows & mesh tent top, which allows the breeze to come in, all the mesh windows offer great views and ventilation
Stay warm in temperatures as low as 0°F. Big and tall design for campers up to 6 ft. 2 in. Thermolock draft tube keeps body heat from escaping through the zipper
Camping Cot With cushion: Fragess camping cot comes with a 2.5"-3" thick cushion, providing a comfortable and breathable night's sleep. The cot cushion can be fixed to the camping bed to prevent the cushion from moving when in use, and it can be rolled up for easy carrying and storage. NOTE:The cushion is compression packing, please knead the cushion repeatedly and leave it for several hours to fluff it up.. Sturdy Structure:The heavy duty camping cot is made of 25 mm thick steel tubes and 1200D Oxford fabric surface. The folding camping cot has a loading capacity of 600 LBS, making it as an ideal sleeping cots for everyone. There is an 18° tilt at the head of the sleeping cot for extra comfort when you sleep or relax.. Extra Wide Camping Cot: The Fragess camping cot is wider than the regular cot, 32" wide camping bed is suitable for any type of body and allows people to sleep more comfortably. Camp cot size: 32"*75"*13.8", ideal camping cot for everyone.
Comfort and Large Space: The Purebox Camping Tent is spacious and thought it would be ideal for families or large groups looking for a larger, more reliable shelter. Plenty of room for 3 adults in sleeping bags or 2 people with lots of camping gear. Inner size: 84 x 84 x 51 inches (215X215X130cm).. Super Waterproof and Ventilated: For campers who take a few trips each summer, harsher conditions or more frequent use deserve better materials. The tent is made of 190T polyester taffeta, guaranteed PU 2000mm waterproof. We also have a three-sided ventilation screen design that directs fresh air flow while keeping bugs out.. Safe and Reliable: Purebox understands the importance of privacy and security. For this reason, we have designed double zippers and closeable screened windows. The double zipper design makes it easy to open the tent door both inside and out. The screen mesh windows are equipped with roller blinds so you can close them when you want to enjoy your time alone in the tent.
【Spacious Large capacity】 The diameter of the bell tent is 16.4feet and the top height is about 9.18feet. The side walls (supported by 8 poles) are 55inch high, which is much higher than the walls of the ordinary bell tent (22.8inch). So there will be more space available for this tent. It is suitable for people who want to place a lot of equipment, such as tent stove, chairs, tables and beds. It is ideal for music festivals, backyard parties, family camping, weekend breaks and festivals.. * 【Material】Tent roof is made of TC cotton canvas (65% polyester 35% cotton), which is very breathable and can reduce condensation. The fabric itself has good water-resistant performance and can withstand light to medium rain, but for better smelling and breathability, it doesn’t have PU coating, so it cannot be called waterproof, please don’t stay in the rain overnight.The tent walls are made of 210D Oxford cloth, detachable tent floor 600D oxford cloth, PU3000mm keeps you dry and comfortable.. 【How to Set up】】The eight corners of the tent can be set up by adjustable straps, pegs and side poles. It has eight doors and all have mesh windows, so it is very easy to get in and out. All seams are double stitched and all four corners are reinforced. The small straps above the windows are used to roll up the entire sidewalls (after unzipping the zipper at the bottom of the tent) so that you can turn the tent into a canopy look (as shown in the picture of the 2 ways to build).
Premium Outdoor Gear: Designed to inspire outdoor adventures. Highly Resilient: Withstands winds up to 45 mph. Weather-Proof: Waterproof fabric with 2,000mm waterhead rating to keep you dry
Contact Information
Address
4020 Virginia Beach Dr, Miami, FL 33149, United States
Phone
+1 305-960-4600Website
http://virginiakeybeachpark.net/Location Map
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