Anclote Key

Anclote Key is an island off the shore of Tarpon Springs, FL. About 3 miles long, it is surrounded by several smaller islands and North Anclote Sand Bar, a popular boater destination just to the north of the main island. Together this group of islands and sandbars is known as the Anclote Keys. The entire group of islands is encompassed by the Anclote Key Preserve State Park and Anclote National Wildlife Preserve. The island group contains mangrove wetlands, pine flatwoods, and miles of beautiful beaches. At the south end of main island you can find the Anclote Keys Light, a functioning lighthouse, built in 1887, automated in 1956, and restored in 2003 to working order. The light can be seen on any clear night for miles around and is still used as a landmark for boaters offshore making their way back to the area. The state park allows primitive camping on the north end of Anclote Key, and Phil Good Tours provides a shuttle service to and from the island for overnight campers with a reasonable amount of gear, or we can take you to the island simply to enjoy the beaches or do some shelling.