1. Question: Is there a fee for camping on the Island?  

    Answer:   No

2. Question: How do I reserve a camping site?

    Answer: You do not reserve a campsite on the Island; But you must register with the Resident Ranger on the Island
before you come, by calling (727) 638-4447

3. Question: Where are the campsites on the Island?

    Answer: This is a primitive island experience and you can camp where ever you like on the northern part of the Island. (see aerial maps.) Campsites are not marked & are on a first come first serve basis.

4. Question: How do I get to the Island?

    Answer: The island is only accessible by boat. It sits just 3 miles off the coast from Tarpon Springs, Florida.
    
5. Question: Where do I anchor my boat?

    Answer: You must anchor your boat off the beach shore either on the west gulf side or the northern tip of the Island.
               Be sure to use 2 good size Anchors.

6. Question: What wildlife is on the Island?

    Answer: There are raccoons, armadillos, possums, skunk, gopher tortoises, eastern-diamond back rattle snakes, coral snakes, and a variety of non venomous snakes.

7. Question: Are the mosquitoes out?

    Answer: The mosquitoes and no-seeums are generally out in the summer months, depends on the time of day and if there is a nice breeze where you are at. Always be prepared for combat with these bugs and you will have a good camping experience. We recommend that you have a tent that is no-seemums Proof!

8. Question: Can I dock my boat at the south eastern side of the Island at the dock there?
    Answer: No

9. Question: Can we see and climb up in the Lighthouse on the southern part of the Island?

    Answer: The Lighthouse is not open to the public to climb at their free will. It is open for tours and climbing to the top at special events several times during the year. Check out the calendar of events on this website for future dates. You can walk the boardwalk from the dock area up to the Lighthouse area and view it from behind a fenced in area. The Lighthouse compound area will be open for regular viewing from visitors in the near future.

10. Question: Can we have a camp fire?

      Answer: Yes, but only on the beach. You must of course reclaim the beach back to its natural state before you leave the Island. Which means, Douse the burnt wood with water and return it back where you got it. Do not cover burnt wood with sand and leave it on the beach.

11. Question: Can we bring a charcoal grill to the island?

      Answer: No. But, you can bring propane gas grills.

12. Question: Can we bring our dog to the Island?

      Answer: No. Dogs are not allowed on the Island of Anclote Key. They are allowed on the North Anclote Key Sand Bar Island just north of the Main Island of Anclote Key. You can register to camp there also.

*More questions and answers will be added on a regular basis.