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Unit Name: Bahia Honda State Park<br />

Acres: 491.25<br />

Description:<br />

Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

Bahia Honda is different from the other islands in the Keys because it has extensive sandy beaches<br />

and deep waters close <strong>of</strong>fshore that provide exceptional swimming and snorkeling. The Old Bahia<br />

Honda Bridge <strong>of</strong>fers visitors a panoramic view <strong>of</strong> the island and surrounding waters. The park’s<br />

concession rents kayaks and snorkeling gear and <strong>of</strong>fers snorkel trips to the reef. Family camping,<br />

docking facilities for campers and vacation cabins <strong>of</strong>fer overnight accommodations for a variety <strong>of</strong><br />

park visitors.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Visitor Services<br />

• Added 2 new interpretive programs<br />

Capital Improvements<br />

• Interior renovation <strong>of</strong> four rental cabins<br />

• Con-vault bulk gasoline and diesel pumping station installed<br />

• Old sewer plant dismantled and existing plant converted to meet new wastewater treatment<br />

codes.<br />

151<br />

2003

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