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Egmont Key State Park

At the mouth of Tampa Bay, southwest of Fort DeSoto Beach

St. Petersburg, FL 34698

Phone: 727-893-2627

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Fishing around Egmont Key is a popular activity from aboard your vessel or from shore. Please respect bird sanctuary areas of the island. Read More
Fishing around Egmont Key is a popular activity from aboard your vessel or from shore. Please respect bird sanctuary areas of the island. Read Less


Activities

  • Natural Wildlife Viewing

Time To Experience Activity

  • Half day

Facility Amenities

  • Picnic Area

Suitable for Ages

  • Adults (18+)
  • Kids (5-8)
  • Seniors (55+)
  • Teens (13-18)
  • Toddlers (up to 5)
  • Tweens (9-12)

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Meryl Ahart
07/17/2010

We are visiting Florida in August and are interested in seeing the Egmont lighthouse. Where can we get a ferry/boat to take us there without having to spend a half day.

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