Key Largo

Beach Rules

Dogs, drinks, fires and drones at this beach, answered for right now.

DogsYes, on a leash

Monroe County's general park policy allows leashed pets, but none may run loose on any county park or beach.

AlcoholDepends, with a permit

Alcohol on any Monroe County property requires prior written approval from the County Administrator, which an ordinary beachgoer bringing a drink has not obtained.

Permit required
Fires & grillsDepends, with a permit

Bringing a grill other than one the county has already provided on site requires the Parks & Beaches Director's prior approval.

Permit required
SmokingNot allowed

Smoking and tobacco use are banned on all Monroe County property.

Not verified here

Tents & shadeNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

DronesNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

GlassNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

FishingNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Amplified musicNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Metal detectingNot verified

We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.

Source: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Policy for External Use of County Property (this coordinate lands on Rowell's Waterfront Park, a Monroe County park; not John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park or Harry Harris County Park, both several miles away) · checked 2026-09-10. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.

Dogs at Key Largo: Monroe County's general park policy allows leashed pets, but none may run loose on any county park or beach. Not allowed at Key Largo: smoking. Allowed only in places or at certain times: dogs, alcohol, fires & grills. Checked against Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Policy for External Use of County Property (this coordinate lands on Rowell's Waterfront Park, a Monroe County park; not John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park or Harry Harris County Park, both several miles away) on 2026-09-10. Rules we have not verified for Key Largo are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.