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Boating - motorized

At Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge

The island is only accessible by boat. A vessel exclusion zone has been established around the seagrass beds on the east side of the island to protect them from propeller damage.

Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge Activities

woman reels in small fish while man watches intently
Fishing
In the foreground, 2 people with large orange backpacks hike up a steep slope of rock and lichen. In the background are big mountains with snow patches on top, a lake in a valley, and a cloudy sky.
Hiking
A woman points while a child next to her looks through binoculars
Wildlife watching
Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge
C/O Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
Crystal River, FL 34429-4661
(352) 563-2088
crystalriver@fws.gov

Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex Main Office
352-563-2088
crystalriver@fws.gov