Egmont Key
Crystal River, FL 34429-4661
Plan Your Visit
Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge and State Park is an island opened to the public but without visitor facilities. There are no existing restrooms due to the challenges associated with the island’s off-shore location. Trails are opened year-round. There are several beaches that are well marked and designated as year-round bird sanctuaries and are off-limits (closed) to any public entry. There is no drinking water available on the island, so please be sure to bring plenty of water. Other recommended items are: insect repellent, sunscreen, hat and closed shoes when hiking inland trails.
Activities
Get Involved
Whether you want to further conservation, learn more about nature or share your love of the outdoors, you’ve come to the right place. National wildlife refuges provide many opportunities for you to help your community and fish and wildlife by doing what you love.
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About
Egmont Key NWR was established in 1974 and is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the island’s diverse natural, cultural, and historical features. Located at the mouth of Tampa Bay, this remote island preserves the remains of historic Fort Dade and an over 100-year-old lighthouse while providing critical habitat for nesting sea turtles and over 30,000 pairs of birds. It is cooperatively managed as Egmont Key State Park and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its role in the Seminole Indian Wars, Civil War, and Spanish-American War.