PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Accessible only by private boat or ferry, Egmont Key is one of the most secluded state parks in Florida. This pristine island has a unique natural and cultural history ...

Reachable only by boat, the secluded island at the mouth of Tampa Bay is primarily a wildlife refuge but can also be a “personal refuge” for visitors, the Florida State Parks website states.

The key became a national wildlife refuge in 1974, and during the summers is home to more nesting birds — around 40,000 — than any island in Florida.

TALLAHASSEE -- The state may cut its money and ties to Egmont Key, the tiny island in the mouth of Tampa Bay that serves as a state park and national wildlife refuge.

EGMONT KEY, Fla. (WFLA) — Egmont Key State Park remains closed Wednesday due to a wildfire that has burned 80 to 100 acres on the island. The park sits just south of Fort De Soto Park.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Egmont Key is back open for visitors after months of cleanup and recovery from back-to-back storms last year. The state park, which is only accessible by boat, is a ...

Egmont Key has no amenities, no bathrooms, no fresh water and no places to eat. So if you want to enjoy a picnic on the island, you have a few choices. Ideally you can bring a packed lunch.

Egmont Key State Park reopens after months of recovery from hurricanes by: Sierra Rains Posted: Apr 16, 2025 / 03:56 PM EDT Updated: Apr 16, 2025 / 03:58 PM EDT ...