Friends of Shell Key | A visitors guide to Shell Key Preserve.
Shell Key is a magnet for recreation in the hottest months of summer. The kids are out of school, you’ve given the boat some TLC and the water calls to you for a cool respite from the oppressive summer heat.
a visitor’s guide to Shell Key … | Friends of Shell Key
Get everything you need to visit Shell Key and learn more about this wonderful local destination. We have information on boat navigation, wilderness camping, visitor rules, science and history of the …
Ferries to Shell Key
The Shell Key Ferry will take day visitors and campers to the South Public Use Area of the island. The ferry service does not include camping permits – so campers must obtain permits from the county …
Navigating A Boat Around Shell Key
If you are coming from the Skyway in Tampa Bay, you will travel west until you pass under the Bridge that leads to Ft. Desoto beach – and then go right by the boat docks on your way toward Shell Key …
Map of Shell Key
Is there a map for kayakers that show the various routes through the mangroves to get to Shell Key from the Pinellas boat launch? I kayaked this last year and the kayak rental agency person told us to look …
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Get everything you need to visit Shell Key and learn more about this wonderful local destination. We have information on boat navigation, wilderness camping, visitor rules, science and history of the …
Camping on Shell Key | Friends of Shell Key
Mar 30, 2013 · The overwhelming majority of visitors to Shell Key are conscientious and tidy. Yet, a few inconsiderate visitors to the island have the ability to ruin it for the rest of us. Also, trash drifts onto …
Where to Launch a Kayak to Shell Key | Friends of Shell Key
Kayaks, paddleboards and canoes are the best way to explore Shell Key because human powered vessels are allowed throughout the entire aquatic preserve. Below are some locations to launch your …
Questions & Comments | Friends of Shell Key
Please let me know if there’s any problem with launching a canoe from the north beach or picnic/fishing area at the north end of Mullet Key/Ft. DeSoto (parking there?) and paddling over to Shell Key.
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We received a call from county personnel to inform us that the county is currently working on a plan to allow camping by license on Shell Key. Our contact did not wish to elaborate on the plan until it has …