Anclote Key Preserve State Park Campground
Anclote Key Preserve State Park Campground
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Quick Facts
Price
Varies
Booking
Check Site
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
Anclote Key Preserve State Park Campground
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00
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About Anclote Key Preserve State Park Campground
Natural Features and SceneryAnclote Key is a low-lying barrier-island chain in the Gulf of Mexico about 3 miles off Tarpon Springs, with **white sand beaches, shallow blue‑green water, and dune and coastal scrub habitat**.[3][2] The preserve includes four islands—Anclote Key, North Anclote Bar, South Anclote Bar, and Three Rooker Island—surrounded by clear Gulf waters popular for swimming and boating.[3][2] The park protects nesting habitat for at least **43 bird species**, including American oystercatcher, bald eagle, and piping plover, making the area notable for birdlife and a wild, undeveloped feel.[3][2] Sunrises and sunsets over the Gulf are repeatedly mentioned by campers as a highlight, with open horizons and dark skies for stargazing from the primitive camping area on the north end.[2]
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- Pets are not allowed
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Common complaintsBecause Anclote Key camping is primitive, the main complaints focus on **lack of amenities** and **bugs**. The Dyrt reviewers note that there is no drinking water, no electricity, and only a composting toilet, requiring complete self‑sufficiency, which some visitors find challenging.[2] Multiple camper comments emphasize **heavy mosquitoes**, especially in summer, and recommend strong repellent.[2] Access logistics are another recurring issue: Florida State Parks and camping resources highlight that you must arrange your own boat or capable paddling craft because ferries do not deliver overnight campers, which can be a barrier for some visitors.[2][3][6] TripAdvisor includes at least one review describing periods with **dead fish and bad odors** on parts of the island (likely linked to regional red‑tide or fish‑kill events), affecting swimming and walking during that visit.[1]
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Anclote Key Preserve State Park Campground
Reviews from booking and map sources
4.6
19 reviews
Anclote Key Preserve State Park Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
Review Summaries
Based on 19 reviews
What Campers Love
Campers on The Dyrt consistently give Anclote Key **very high ratings**, praising the **secluded, undeveloped island setting** and the feeling of having a private beach after day visitors leave.[2]...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations
Key practical points repeated by state park info and camper reviews:
- **Bring all water and supplies**: there is no potable water and no provisions on the island; everything must be packed in and...
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Last updated December 13, 2025
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