Anclote Key Preserve State Park

Anclote Key Preserve State Park lies offshore from Tarpon Springs and is reached by private boat or a ferry service, not by driving to an island entrance. The preserve includes barrier-island beaches and surrounding waters that support coastal habitats. Florida State Parks identifies four islands in the preserve and describes opportunities for boating and beach visits. Arrange transportation with an appropriate operator and verify exactly which island and landing location the trip serves. The historic lighthouse is associated with Anclote Key, but access to the lighthouse, dock and boardwalk should be checked separately because recovery work can affect those facilities. Review current park notices and weather before traveling. The directory location is offshore near Tarpon Springs; it is not a mainland ticket office or launch-ramp address.