Egmont Key State Park, Wildlife refuge and state park in Hillsborough County, US.
Egmont Key spans 1,600 acres with sandy beaches, mangroves, salt marshes, and upland habitats at the entrance of Tampa Bay.
The lighthouse, constructed in 1858, guided ships through Tampa Bay while Fort Dade protected the coast during the Spanish-American War.
Native American Seminoles were held on the island during the 1850s before being transported to Indian Territory, with many buried on site.
The park requires boat access and visitors need to bring food, water, and supplies as facilities are limited on the island.
Multiple sea turtle species nest on the protected beaches while migratory birds, from ospreys to roseate spoonbills, frequent the refuge.
Location: Hillsborough County
Inception: 1974
Website: https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Egmont-Key
Website: https://floridastateparks.org/park/Egmont-Key
GPS coordinates: 27.59000,-82.76278
Latest update: May 28, 2025 04:10
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