Anclote Key & Lighthouse
Anclote Key State Park is actually a chain of islands located in the Gulf of Mexico at the mouth of the Anclote River. It consists of Anclote Key, Three Rookers Island, and the North Sandbar. Anclote Key is 440-acre nature preserve and Three Rooker is a bird sanctuary.
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Because these two areas are nature preserves, no dogs are allowed. However, the North Sandbar is small sandy spot where pups are welcome.
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When visiting any of these areas, you are encouraged to leave them as you found them. Please take your trash with you and help us preserve these water wonderlands for future generations.
The Lighthouse
A historic lighthouse was erected on Anclote Key as an aid to navigation in 1886. After falling into disrepair, the Friends of Anclote Key State Park and Lighthouse group recommissioned the lighthouse in 1995. The old lighthouse compound has been partially restored for historic purposes with interpretive signage. The light was relit in September 2003.
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For more information on this local landmark as well as our local state parks,
please visit the following sites:
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Friends of Anclote Key State Park and Lighthouse
Friends of Anclote Key State Park and Lighthouse Facebook Page