Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge

Rules and Regulations:

Open to public from sunrise to sunset

The following items and activities are:

Permitted:

-Fishing                -Hiking                  -Wildlife Observation

-Picnicking           -Shelling               -Wildlife Photography

-Boating               -Swimming

Prohibited:

-Pets                     -Littering              -Hunting

-Camping             -Open Fires*      -Intoxicants

-Nudity                 -Fireworks          -Kites

-Metal Shovels-Kite Surfing       -Glass Containers

-Parasailing         -Probing Equipment

*Grilling is allowed on the beach if contained in a portable grill. No grilling in dunes.

Do Not:

-Enter protected areas or bird sanctuaries

-Feed/disturb wildlife and/or plants

-Take/collect live shells or artifacts

-Construct any structure (forts, shelters)

-Disturb by audio (person or wildlife)

A USFWS permit is requires to conduct commercial operations or research activities.