​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Peanut Island Park 

 

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NOTICES: 
- Peanut Island remains closed until further notice. (See Palm Beach County Emergency Order 11)

- The use of balloons is prohibited at this park.​

- Alcohol possession or consumption is restricted to camping permit areas only.

- Peanut Island Natural Areas Beach Camping Update: All Natural Areas Beach Camping CLOSED until further notice due to high tide. It is available for day use only.

LOCATION
Intracoastal waterway, near the Lake Worth Inlet, Riviera Beach

MAILING ADDRESS
Not for driving directions​
6500 Peanut Island Road
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
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HOURS

  • day use, designated areas: sunrise - sunset
  • facility website: Peanut Island​​
  • reserved and limited camping in designated areas
  • swimming area is guarded from 9:15 am - 4:45 pm, seven days a week from Memorial Day until Palm Beach County public schools begin in August; when school starts, swimming areas will be guarded only on weekends until Memorial Day

CLASS: Special Facility

ACREAGE: 80 acres

AMENITIES
  • beach frontage, guarded and unguarded swimming beaches and snorkeling lagoon
  • boat access only
  • boat docks (west and east sides) (2)
  • boat slips, day-use only (14)
  • campground​, reserved tent sites (17)
    ​Peanut Island Campground Map​
  • camping, natural areas beach (west side) SEE NOTICE ABOVE
  • canoeing/kayaking access​
  • chiki huts (4)
  • fishing (saltwater) in designated areas only
  • fire ring, group/community (in campground) (1)
  • intracoastal waterway frontage
  • observation deck
  • picnic pavilions, group (first-come, first-served) (2)
  • picnic pavilion, group (registered camper use only) (1)
  • picnic areas with grills, single table (first-come, first-served)
  • pier (fishing)
  • restroom facilities
  • walking path, paver block

Please note: there is NO food or rental concession located on the island. Please bring all necessary items for your safety, comfort, and enjoyment.

LOCAL ATTRACTION
  • The historic John F. Kennedy Bunker- the John F. Kennedy Bunker is currently closed until further notice.
    (not operated by Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation)
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