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Return to National Key Deer Refuge

Rules and Policies

Updated May 4, 2026

Please consider the health and welfare of the wildlife and habitats on your visit.

Please Familiarize Yourselves with our Rules and Regulations- Thanks!

General refuge rules and regulations include the following:

  • Observe posted speed limits.  
  • Feeding, touching or capturing, or harassing of Key deer, alligators and other wildlife is strictly prohibited.
  • No motorized vehicles on trails or off-road.  Includes motorcycles, ATV’s and golf carts, etc.
  • Pets on leash allowed.
  • Collecting or taking of wildlife or plants, artifacts, rocks, driftwood, and shells on refuge is prohibited.
  • No camping or campfires.
  • No hunting or discharging of firearms.
  • Bicycles are not permitted Blue Hole, Nature Trails or beach portion of Long Beach.
  • Flying of Drones is prohibited
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