Shell Key
Elliott B.
Reviewed Jun. 1, 2017

Nice primitive area, but be mindful that you are on a preserve

Nice open area for camping (although there are no specifically cleared sites) so you do need to be mindful that there are lots of plants, shrubs, sticks and stones which can make being in a tent pretty rough if you don't have a good pad and a tarp to protect your tent. You can find some sandy spots tucked into the vegetation every so often along the "beach", but you won't fit a large tent in these areas. Overall, a little difficult to "camp" here and is only accessible via boat, canoe, kayak...bring everything you need to eat and drink and then remember to pack it back out.

Although, you do have easy access to the waterways for exploring and fishing.

Also, you need to get a free camping permit and this is a leave no trace site which means leave nothing...

The other reviewer did a good job of listing out all the points about the facilities and the rules.

SiteThere are no set sites
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Shell Key by Elliott B., June 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Shell Key by Elliott B., June 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Shell Key by Elliott B., June 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Shell Key by Elliott B., June 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Shell Key by Elliott B., June 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Shell Key by Elliott B., June 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Shell Key by Elliott B., June 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Shell Key by Elliott B., June 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Shell Key by Elliott B., June 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Shell Key by Elliott B., June 1, 2017