Experiences & Amenities

The islands of Anclote Key Preserve State Park are a haven for foraging and nesting shorebirds. During nesting season, thousands of shorebirds can be found nesting on Three Rooker Island. Please remember to keep your distance from nesting shorebirds.

• An 1,800-foot section of the beach of Three Rooker is closed from May 1 to August 1 to help ensure nesting success.

The park has nearly 12,000 acres of beautiful gulf waters making Anclote Key Preserve State Park a boater’s paradise. You also can access the islands by ferry from Tarpon Springs or New Port Richey.

• Due to the sensitive nature of this preserve, visitors are reminded that pets are not permitted on Anclote Key.
• Due to the sensitive nature of these islands, boaters are reminded that pets are permitted only on North Anclote Bar. Pets must be on 6-foot handheld leash at all times.

Primitive camping is permitted on the very north end of Anclote Key. There is a compostable toilet for use in that area.

There is no water or any other amenities, so you will have to bring everything that you need.

• Remember to pack it in, pack it out.

The fishing is outstanding throughout the park. Anglers report catches of sea trout, redfish snook and sharks.

Shell collecting along the beaches is a favorite activity. Collecting of live shellfish is prohibited.

The clear blue waters that make up the park are an excellent spot to snorkel and observe the abundance on sea life under the surface.

Swimming is an excellent way to enjoy the clear blue waters that make up the park.

• There are no lifeguards on duty. Swimming is at your own risk.