Shell Key Re-Opened after COVID Shutdown

Update 5/20/2020
Pinellas County has resumed issuing camping permits for Shell Key. The county’s website for issuing permits has changed – and there is now a $6 per-boat fee.


Update 5/15/2020
Shell Key is now open for day visitation. Pinellas County is expected to resume full normal operations on 5/20/20. They should resume issuing camping permits at that time.

Update 4/30/2020
Shell Key will open for day visitation on Monday May 5th. However, Pinellas County will NOT be issuing camping permits when they open the beaches. This site will be updated with new information as it comes in.

Shell Key Preserve has been closed for both day and night visitation for the duration of the statewide Coronavirus stay at home order. we expect this order to remain in effect until at least 04/30/2020.

I will update this page with any relevant information as I receive it.

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