Indian Key Anchorage: 24 52.681N, 80 40.807W. Approximate. Protected some in E or NW winds. Exposed to others. 5’ at approx MM 78.2 on US 1. About 25-30 SM N of Marathon (E). Have 3-5 mooring buoys from State Park - check for security if used. Dock still out as of 3/00 but can pull dinghy ashore or wade ashore for self guided tour of Island. We used the East side of the Island to dinghy in, wade the last few yards, and tie up to a bench or tree. CLICK HERE for a sketch of the islands ruins and layout of the old city, plus historical information on the Island.  http://www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/district5/indiankey/index.asp

Lignum Vitae Anchorage: 24 54.338N, 80 42.194W. Approximate. Protected in all but N & W winds. 5-8’. Have 3-5 mooring buoys from State Park - check for security if used. Can boat around to side of Island at State Dock to take tour at 10am or 2pm - $1 if use own boat.  http://thefloridakeys.com/parks/lignum.htm
 CLICK HERE for pictures of Lignum Vitae Key & facilities.
  CLICK HERE for some little known Lignum Vitae Tree Facts.

Indian Key Bridge Clearance: 27’ at high tide, next higher is down to Ch 5 bridge @ Caloosa Cove. This is the crossover from Indian Key to Lignum Vitae - or over to Lorelei Restaurant. Winding, but well marked channel. If you need more than 27’, then Ch 5 bridge is back about 5.6 nm toward Marathon.

Shell Key Anchorage: 24 55.480N 080 40.215W This Key is gulfside, between Lignum Vitae and the Lorelei restaurant, close to Lignum Vitae. It’s a state owned Bird Sanctuary. You’re not allowed on the island, but you can anchor or moor on it’s North shore and birdwatch. Several mooring buoys are placed there. If you’re spending overnight - always check them for security - they could be loose from storms and give way during the night. There’s no charge for the moorings, but no guarantees either.

Alligator Reef - snorkeling / diving: Roughly 3.5 nm from Indian Key - Oceanside of course.

Indian Key Anchorage to Lignum Vitae Anchorage - 3.76nm via channel
Lignum Vitae Anchorage to Lorelei Restaurant - 6nm via channels & around Shell Key
Indian Key Anchorage to Channel 5 - 5.6nm (going West (south))
Indian Key Anchorage to Caloosa Cove Marina & Restaurant - 3.69nm+ (but still have to clr channels)