​​Oleta River State Park Guide Raccoon Island & Hidden Beaches​​ 🌿🦝

​​📍 Basics​​ ​​Address​​: 3400 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 ​​Entry Fee​​: 6/vehicle(upto8people),2/pedestrian or cyclist ​​Hours​​: 8 AM to sunset (~5:30 PM in summer) ​​Transport​​: ~$30 Uber from South Beach to ​​Oleta River Outdoor Center​​ (rental hub) ​​🚣‍♂️ Must-Do Activities​​ 1️⃣ ​​Mangrove Kayaking/Canoeing​​ ​​Rental​​: $80 for 3.5 hrs (tandem kayak) – great value! ​​Route​​: Paddle left from dock into narrow mangrove tunnels (Avatar-like scenery). Pass two bridges to open waters (watch for herons/dolphins!). Land at ​​Raccoon Island​​ for wildlife encounters. 2️⃣ ​​Raccoon Island Adventure​​ ​​Spot raccoons​​: Trek inland to streams or coconut trees—they’ll “wash” your Oreo snacks! ​​Eco-tip​​: Avoid feeding processed foods (e.g., chocolate). 3️⃣ ​​Beach Cove Swim​​ ​​Secluded gem​​: Clear, calm waters—better than South Beach crowds. 4️⃣ ​​Mountain Biking & Hiking​​ ​​10+ miles of trails​​ through coastal forests. ​​⚠️ Tips​​ ​​Waterproof gear​​: Dry bags for phones (rentals lack storage). ​​Sun/bug defense​​: SPF 50+ and repellent (Florida is ruthless!). ​​Supplies​​: Bring water/snacks (only a small café on-site). Photo Ops​​ ​​Mangrove tunnels​​: Best at sunrise. ​​Raccoon Island​​: Capture raccoons with coconuts (telephoto ideal). ​​Beach Cove​​: Turquoise waters at midday. ​​#MiamiHiddenGems #FloridaOutdoors #RaccoonIsland​