Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park, Port Bougainville Trail and Nature Trail Hike
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Date: 2021-02-07

Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park, Florida State Park - Port Bougainville Trail and Nature Trail Hike

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Welcome to Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park.

This park is located on County Road 905, half-mile north of the intersection with U.S. Highway 1 at Mile Marker 106.

The park was established in 1982 with land acquired by Florida's Conservation and Recreational Lands program. Once slated to become a condominium development, this park contains one of the largest tracts of West Indian tropical hardwood hammock in the United States.

Now 2,421 acres on the northern third of the island of Key Largo, the park was named for Dagny Johnson, a local environmental activist, approximately one year before her death in 2003.

Throughout the 1970s-90s, Johnson led the Upper Keys Citizens Association, the Izaak Walton League and other environmental organizations that fought to stop the development that was planned for much of north Key Largo. Preservation of onshore communities was not the only purpose for protecting north Key Largo. These environmental activists also wanted to protect the coral reefs offshore from the adverse impacts of land development.

The park is home to 84 protected species of plants and animals, including wild cotton, mahogany mistletoe and the American crocodile.

Exploring the park's trails gives visitors a chance to see some of these rare species of plants and animals. Over six miles of nature trails provide a wealth of opportunities for birdwatchers and photographers. Most of the park's trails are paved and accessible to both bicycles and wheelchairs.

Signs along a self-guided nature trail provide information about the park's ecosystem and wildlife. 

Trails:

The Port Bougainville Trail at Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park starts at its main entrance.

Along the partially-paved half-loop, an old nature trail lined with rock walls shows clear evidence of the ancient coral reef. Fascinating coral fossils are all along the rock wall.

Hours:
Sunrise to sunset, 365 days per year.

Fees:
$2.50 per person. Please use the honor box to pay fees. Correct change is required.

Location:
County Road 905, Mile Marker 106
Key Largo FL 33037

Contact Info:
305-676-3777

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