Anclote Key Preserve State Park, State park on barrier islands near Tarpon Springs, United States.
The 11,773-acre preserve encompasses four distinct islands with white sand beaches bordered by the clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
The 1887 lighthouse on the southern section of Anclote Key continues to stand as a navigational landmark for vessels in the Gulf of Mexico.
The preserve functions as a crucial sanctuary for 43 bird species, including the American oystercatcher and bald eagle that nest within its boundaries.
Visitors require private boats or scheduled ferry services from Tarpon Springs to reach the islands, as no bridge connects them to the mainland.
The north section of the preserve allows primitive camping directly on the beach, with no facilities or fresh water available on the islands.
Location: Pinellas County
Website: https://floridastateparks.org/Anclote-Key
GPS coordinates: 28.19306,-82.85111
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:55
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