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Egmont Key State Park

The island of Egmont Key has unique natural and cultural histories, which have made it a valuable resource since the time settlers first arrived in Florida. Egmont Key State Park is cooperatively managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Coast Guard.... Read More
The island of Egmont Key has unique natural and cultural histories, which have made it a valuable resource since the time settlers first arrived in Florida. Egmont Key State Park is cooperatively managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Coast Guard. Access to the island is by private boat or ferry from nearby Fort De Soto Park. Read Less
  • At the mouth of Tampa Bay, southwest of Fort DeSoto Beach
  • St. Petersburg, FL 34698
  • Phone: 727-893-2627

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Hours: 8 a.m. - sunset.

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Hours: 8 a.m. - sunset.
Open Year-Round
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State Park
Activities
Boating
Fishing
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Family Friendly
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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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