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Manager's Message
Welcome to Anclote Key Preserve State Park. Please enjoy the beaches and
searching for shells. There is excellent fishing from our shores and a
picturesque 19th Century Lighthouse stands sentry on the southern portion of the
island (Please observe this from a distance). We, together with the Gulf Islands
Alliance Citizen Support Organization, have restored this structure to its
former beauty. There is primitive camping available on most of the island as
well as picnic pavilions and grills. This island is only accessible by private
watercraft.
If you are out at Anclote Key or Anclote Bar you may notice the many shorebirds
that nest here. These northernmost barrier islands are considered by experts to
be among the top five sites in the state for diversity and numbers of
Beach-Nesting Birds. Species such as the Piping Plover winter here, but can be
found almost any month of the year. Nesting activity for most of these birds can
begin as early as March and may last until August. It is important not to
disturb the birds feeding or resting. They use precious energy stores every time
they are flushed in the air. Dogs are not allowed on Anclote Key or Three Rooker
Island. Dogs are allowed on designated areas of both Honeymoon Island and
Anclote Bar but must be on a six-foot hand-held leash at all times. Dogs can
cause great disturbance to nesting bird colonies. Please keep your pets away
from the resting and nesting birds. Share the beaches with the birds and please
obey the signs. Thank you for visiting and enjoy your stay on the islands.
Take pride in this and all natural preserves. Please carry out what you bring to
the islands.
- Pete Krulder, Park Manager
Welcome to Anclote Key Preserve State Park
Blue-green Gulf waters lap gently along the preserve´s beautiful four-mile-long
beach. Located three miles off the coast of Tarpon Springs, this park is
accessible only by private boat. Visitors must bring water and supplies; there
are no provisions on the island. The park is home to at least 43 species of
birds, including the American oystercatcher, bald eagle, and piping plover. A
picturesque 1887 lighthouse stands as a sentinel on the southern end of the
island. Visitors can swim and sunbathe at the beach, then fire up a grill and
enjoy a picnic. There is no charge for overnight stays in the primitive
campground, but campers must check in by calling the park before arrival.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Anclote Key Preserve State Park, please call 727- 469 -
5942.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
Anclote Key State Preserve is located three miles off Tarpon Springs and is
accessible only by private boat.
Park Fees
Admission Fees - Admission is Free.
Camping
Primitive camping is available. Camping is free but before you go you must call
727-469-5942 and check in. Please have your boat registration number, number of
campers, arrival and departure dates and a contact phone number in the event of
an emergency.
Anclote Key Preserve State Park
# 1 Causeway Blvd.
Dunedin, Florida 34698
Phone: 727- 469 - 5942
Fax: Contact Park for Number |
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