ANCLOTE KEY PRESERVE STATE
PARK
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Contact Information
# 1 Causeway Blvd.
Dunedin, 34698
(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 Activities
Camping
Anclote Key Preserve State Park offers primitive camping
on the northern portion of the island. There is one
covered pavilion, two grills and a composting toilet
for visitor use. The campground boundaries are clearly
indicated. There is no fresh water on the island so
please carry plenty with you. This island can only
be reached by private boat. There is no ferry service
to or from the island. Please carry out what trash
you carry in. 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. If you are planning to
fish, a valid State of Florida Fishing License will
be needed. Enjoy your stay.
Picnicking
Two picnic pavilions are located at the middle of
the island along the Gulf of Mexico side as well as
one pavilionat the north end, in the designated primitive
campground. Each picnic area is complete with composting
toilet facilities, picnic tables and grills. No reservations
are necessary as they are a first come first served
basis. Please note that there are no electic hook-up
nor running water available on the island. Please
carry out what you carried in at this preserve.
Swimming
Swimming is allowed off the beaches of Anclote, but
there are no lifeguards on duty.
