Site Search
Florida State Parks
- NORTHWEST FLORIDA
- Pensacola Area
- Panama City Area
- Tallahassee Area
- Alphabetical Order
- NORTHEAST FLORIDA
- Gainesville Area
- Jacksonville Area
- Ocala Area
- Lake City Area
- Alphabetical Order
- CENTRAL FLORIDA
- Daytona Beach Area
- Orlando/Kissimmee Area
- St. Augustine
- Alphabetical Order
- SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
- Tampa Area
- Fort Myers Area
- Naples Area
- Alphabetical Order
- SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
- West Palm Beach Area
- Fort Lauderdale Area
- Miami Area
- Florida City Area
- The Keys
- Alphabetical Order
- USEFUL LINKS
- Alphabetical Listing
- Parks with Camping
- Parks Admitting Pets
- RV Campsites
- Pet Policy
- Fee Schedule
NEW LISTINGS |
Check For Deals
Egmont Key State Park
St. Petersburg, Florida
Contact Information
4905 34th Street South, #5000
St. Petersburg, 33711
(727) 893-2627
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.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
Egmont Key is located at the mouth of Tampa Bay, southwest of Fort DeSoto Beach. Access by private boat only.
Nature Trails
Walking through the historic ruins of Fort Dade, or walking the brick paths that remain from the days Fort Dade was an active community with 300 residents. A gopher tortoise can be seen at almost every turn as you walk the historic paths. Many visitors are treated to the sight of hummingbirds as well as other seabirds.
Contact Information
4905 34th Street South, #5000
St. Petersburg, 33711
(727) 893-2627
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.
Named in honor of John Perceval, the second Earl
of Egmont and member of the Irish House of Commons
in 1763, Egmont Key has had Spanish conquistadors
and nuclear submarines pass its shores as they entered
Tampa Bay.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
Egmont Key is located at the mouth of Tampa Bay, southwest of Fort DeSoto Beach. Access by private boat only.
Park Activities
Nature Trails
Walking through the historic ruins of Fort Dade, or walking the brick paths that remain from the days Fort Dade was an active community with 300 residents. A gopher tortoise can be seen at almost every turn as you walk the historic paths. Many visitors are treated to the sight of hummingbirds as well as other seabirds.