Johnson Key Chickee
Everglades National Park · Florida
Johnson Key Chickee is one of the permitted entry points in Everglades National Park on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 96/100. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.
When permits are released
First-come-first-served: each entry date's campsite quota opens 3 months ahead at 7:00 AM Pacific (rolling window, no lottery, no later drop). Permits are itinerary-based - every night books a specific chickee, beach, or ground site, most reached by kayak/canoe.
Demand
Very high demand (96/100)
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in this area.
Frequently asked questions
When do Johnson Key Chickee permits open?
First-come-first-served: each entry date's campsite quota opens 3 months ahead at 7:00 AM Pacific (rolling window, no lottery, no later drop). Permits are itinerary-based - every night books a specific chickee, beach, or ground site, most reached by kayak/canoe. Check the recreation.gov page for the exact on-sale details for your dates.
What if my dates are sold out?
Cancellations happen all season as plans change. Add Johnson Key Chickee to a trip window on Permit Ranger and you get an instant alert the moment a date you need opens back up.
How competitive is Johnson Key Chickee?
The live demand score is 96/100. Odds of catching an opening are very low - dates are usually fully booked.
Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?
No. Permit Ranger never books on your behalf. When a watched date opens, you get an alert with a direct link so you can book it yourself on recreation.gov.
Nearby passes
- East Clubhouse Beach (Beach Sites) - 6 mi away
- Clubhouse Beach (Beach Sites) - 7 mi away
- Alligator Creek (Ground Sites) - 9 mi away
- Hell’s Bay Chickee - 11 mi away
- East Cape Sable (Beach Sites) - 12 mi away
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