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End of Highway 29 · Chokoloskee Island · Since 1956
The last dock before the Ten Thousand Islands.
A refreshed 1950s fishing camp on an ancient island, with renovated motel rooms, a historic cottage, fishing lodges and a full-service marina. You're minutes from Chokoloskee Pass, the Gulf and Everglades National Park.
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1 Stay
Renovated 1950s rooms, a historic cottage and fishing lodges.
Every place to stay has air conditioning, cable TV, fresh linens, a coffee maker and a fridge. Come for the fishing, the wildlife, or a few quiet days. It's a comfortable home base either way.
- A/C
- Cable TV
- Coffee maker
- Fridge
- WiFi
- Dog-friendly units
- Weekly rates
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out10:00 AM
Deposit50% at booking
CancelFull refund 14+ days out · 50% at 7 days · hurricane evacuations fully refunded
The motel at dusk, on Chokoloskee Drive.
Built 1956 · Chokoloskee's first fishing camp2 Marina
The closest marina to Chokoloskee Pass.
Heading to the Gulf or into Everglades National Park? Gear up and get on the water fast. Our docks take most boats, the tackle shop is stocked for the backcountry, and live bait is here every day.
ValvTect® marine gasoline
- Better octane performance
- More power and acceleration
- Up to 8% less fuel used
- Stays fresh through storage
- Longer engine life
- Pump right at the dock
Today's price Ask at the store window or call (239) 695-3261. Locals get a discount.
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Daily · 7 AM – 4 PM
Live bait
Plus frozen shrimp and bagged ice for the cooler.
Included with your stay
Boat slips
Dock space for most boats, dock lines on the docks, and trailer parking.
Local treasure
Historic boat lift
Our lift has been hauling boats since the fishing camp days.
Marina deck
Fish-cleaning table
Clean your catch while the pelicans supervise.
Tackle shop
Backcountry tackle
D.O.A.® shrimp, Pulse Tail needlefish, Trilene®, Seaguar® and Trik Fish® line.
Navigation
Waterproof charts
Marine maps for the backwaters, flats and mangrove channels.
Store
Snacks & drinks
Cold water, drinks, snacks and souvenirs for the boat.
Hours
7 AM – 4 PM
Store, office and marina are open every day. Booking online runs around the clock.
From the dock to open water in minutes.
Chokoloskee Pass → Gulf of Mexico3 Wildlife
Your neighbors have feathers, fins and a few scales.
Everglades National Park lies to the east and south, and the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge to the north and west. Chokoloskee sits between them.
Tap any animal for the full story.
Getting out there
Guided trips and self-guided days.
We don't run tours ourselves. Our front desk knows the local guides and will set you up with the right trip.
While you're here
Island partners, vetted by David & Aaron
People we send our own guests to. Tap a card for their site, or call the front desk and we'll set it up.
4 Quiet hours
Mornings here are very quiet.
Coffee on the screened patio, mist on Chokoloskee Bay, a mullet jumping somewhere you didn't look. Evenings end with a sunset over the water. Nobody is in a hurry.
After the rain
5 Gather
Retreats, reunions and fishing tournaments.
Book the camp for a fishing event, an Everglades or yoga retreat, a wedding or a family reunion. Parkway Village has room to spread out.
Recreation Center
Air-conditioned space for gatherings and community activities, with a full kitchen and bathroom.
Bathhouse & laundry
Showers, lavatory and coin laundry in the lower level of the Recreation Center.
Bayside Pavilion
Picnics, parties and relaxed sunsets on the bay.
Marina deck
A casual place to watch pelicans, fish and marine visitors come and go, with a fish-cleaning table.
Fire pit
For every guest, in its new spot with more room around it. Bring your best fishing stories. S'mores are encouraged.
Look for the arrow
The sign's on at dusk. The porch light's on for late check-ins.
6 New at Parkway
Food for the boat, and something to take home.
The Galley handles cook-your-catch, order-ahead and dock coffee with our sister kitchen, HavAnnA Cafe. The Ship's Store carries the Parkway line.
The Boys of Chokoloskee present · Gays in the Glades · Halloween weekend 2026
Bay of Pigs:The Fallout
1956: the causeway opens and station wagons roll down to the Glades. It's the golden age of Florida travel, with the Cold War humming in the background. There's a Nike missile site out in the Everglades, radar watching from Marco Island, and the Lavender Scare up in Washington. This Halloween, we're asking one question: what if the fallout actually happened?
Saturday Night Party
Presented by Parkway Motel & Marina. Best Dolly look-alike contest and sets by DJ Alex Ferbeyre.
Atomic Tiki Luau T-Dance
A retro dance party: tiki, tunes, day drinks and dancing with DJ Alex Ferbeyre.
Dress code: atomic-age glam, fallout couture, or 1950s tourist, meets zombie nuclear horror.
A fundraiser for the Everglades Society for Historic Preservation · 18+ · reservations (239) 695-2214
Stay the weekend and walk home: rooms, the cottage and the lodges are steps from the party.
--days to fallout
Tap a flyer to see it full size. Download the flyer ↓
7 History
A refreshed fishing camp on an ancient island.
Parkway sits at the end of Highway 29 on Chokoloskee, a shell island built by the Calusa, between Everglades National Park and the Ten Thousand Islands.
- Calusa
The island
Chokoloskee is an ancient Calusa barrier island in one of the least spoiled coastal estuaries in Florida.
- 1906
Smallwood's store
Ted Smallwood became the island's postmaster and trader. His 1917 store still stands on pilings at the south end of the island.
- 1910
Mister Watson
Days after a hurricane, a group of island men met Edgar Watson at the Smallwood landing. The legend never left.
- 1956
Gone fishin'
The causeway reached the island, and Parkway Village opened as Chokoloskee's first fishing camp.
- 2020
Coming home
During the 2020 shutdown, island native Aaron Tabor brought David Ardelean down to fish, boat and breathe.
- Today
Native family
Aaron and David run Parkway together and gave the old camp a refresh: new furniture, new art, same quiet.
Visit Classic FloridaFeatured · Everglades City
Everglades Society for Historic Preservation
Just up the causeway, the Society is bringing back the 1927 Bank of Everglades, the bank that helped build the Tamiami Trail. When it's done, it becomes the Everglades Area Welcome Center.
The full story →4.8116 guest reviews
“Very clean, friendly management and owners. Highly recommended. Great fishing.”Henry R. · July 2019
Good to know
Questions we hear at the front desk.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, we love pups. Parkway is home to No Fuss Gus, our resident dog. Let the office know when you book and we'll put you in a dog-friendly unit. Please clean up after your fur babies.
Are kids welcome?
Well-behaved children are always welcome. There's plenty to explore on the island, including a playground at the Chokoloskee Church of God. Parkway is a historic fishing camp, so you'll meet colorful characters from all walks of life.
Is there laundry?
Yes. The bathhouse in the lower level of the Recreation Center has coin laundry. The Parkway Store across the street has quarters, detergent and dryer sheets.
Can I bring my boat?
Yes. Your boat slip comes with your stay, and there are dock lines on the docks. There's trailer parking, fuel at the dock, live bait every day and a historic boat lift. Slips go fast in winter, so tell us about your boat when you book.
Do you offer tours or boat rentals?
Not directly. The island partners above are people we send our own guests to, and the front desk will set you up with any of them.
Can you host a group or an event?
Absolutely. We have several places to stay for your guests. Parkway Village is also home to some full-time neighbors, so we ask groups to keep it friendly.
What's the cancellation policy?
We take a 50% deposit at booking. Cancel 14 or more days before check-in for a full refund, or at least 7 days before for 50% back. Within 7 days there's no refund, though a credit voucher may be issued in extenuating circumstances. Hurricane and weather evacuations are always fully refunded.
The Chokoloskee Outpost
One island, three front doorsStay, eat and explore.
Parkway, HavAnnA Cafe and the Outpost share one dock and one crew. Start at any door.
HavAnnA Cafe
Cuban and Cracker cuisine, Havanna Heat hot sauce, and the kitchen that cooks your catch. Season 5 is open now.
See the menu ↗Parkway Motel & Marina
Motel rooms and kitchenettes, the Smallwood Cottage over the marina, and the Tale Slap, Honey Hole and D. Hooker lodges. Full-service marina.
Check availabilityThe Outpost
What's happening on the island: events, history, the tide board and the guides we trust.
From the Outpost8 Visit
Drive to the end of Highway 29 and keep going over the causeway.
Store, office & marina
| Monday – Sunday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Check-in | 2:00 PM |
| Check-out | 10:00 AM |
| Live bait | Daily, 7 AM – 4 PM |
Getting here
- From Naples, take US-41 (Tamiami Trail) east to SR-29.
- From Miami, take US-41 west across the Everglades to SR-29.
- Head south on SR-29 through Everglades City and over the causeway to Chokoloskee.
Season 5 crew
Now hiring
HavAnnA Cafe and Parkway Motel & Marina are hiring for Season 5: servers, bartenders, line and prep cooks, dishwashers, host and cashier, front desk, housekeeping, marina and store clerks, and maintenance.
Tides, specials and island news
Occasional emails from the dock. No spam.