Comments on: Camping on Shell Key https://shellkey.org A visitors guide to Shell Key Preserve. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:30:48 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Eduardo Funes https://shellkey.org/camping/comment-page-4/#comment-45244 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:30:48 +0000 http://dev.shellkey.org/?page_id=30#comment-45244 Hi Jack!
I’ve read many of your answers, but I’m not sure if all the information is still up to date. I’m planning a primitive camping trip in November, and I believe I already have the permit details. Aside from that, I’m not completely sure which of the available ferries actually take campers to the island. Also Do you know the current daily parking fee?
Also, I see that camping is allowed on the southern part of the island—do you know if it’s true beach camping or if there are designated adjacent areas?

]]> By: Cory https://shellkey.org/camping/comment-page-4/#comment-41462 Mon, 05 May 2025 15:35:22 +0000 http://dev.shellkey.org/?page_id=30#comment-41462 In reply to Jack Coletti.

https://www.facebook.com/manateepaddlecompany/

They will rent overnight kayaks and even deliver

]]> By: Cory https://shellkey.org/camping/comment-page-4/#comment-41461 Mon, 05 May 2025 15:33:44 +0000 http://dev.shellkey.org/?page_id=30#comment-41461 manatee paddle company ellenton will rent overnight kayaks. Contact Cory and he will get you set up

]]> By: T.J. https://shellkey.org/camping/comment-page-4/#comment-41139 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:10:03 +0000 http://dev.shellkey.org/?page_id=30#comment-41139 Is there a place to buy firewood to take to shell key for camping?

]]> By: Rob https://shellkey.org/camping/comment-page-4/#comment-40681 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:26:40 +0000 http://dev.shellkey.org/?page_id=30#comment-40681 Hi,
Thanks for all the great information. I’m permitted to camp on shell key on 2/28. Any intel on what to expect re: mosquito and no see um population and tricks to minimize their impact would be appreciated.

]]> By: Troy Johnson https://shellkey.org/camping/comment-page-4/#comment-40511 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:25:53 +0000 http://dev.shellkey.org/?page_id=30#comment-40511 I miss nice sites like this. Thanks for providing the information!

]]> By: Jack Coletti https://shellkey.org/camping/comment-page-4/#comment-38982 Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:00:56 +0000 http://dev.shellkey.org/?page_id=30#comment-38982 In reply to Meg.

Hi Meg,

Yes, of the 3 ferries that go to Shell Key, one of them (the Island Ferry) will take campers for overnights and pick them up.

Hope this helps!

]]> By: Meg https://shellkey.org/camping/comment-page-4/#comment-38973 Sat, 10 Feb 2024 01:41:27 +0000 http://dev.shellkey.org/?page_id=30#comment-38973 Can you take the ferry over to camp?

]]> By: Jack Coletti https://shellkey.org/camping/comment-page-4/#comment-38825 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:56:01 +0000 http://dev.shellkey.org/?page_id=30#comment-38825 In reply to Rebecca.

Hi Rebecca,

I don’t know of a kayak rental that allows overnight. If you find one that does, please let us know:-) Mid March is an excellent time of year to camp on Shell Key. Warm sun, still a cool breeze in the air and generally cool nights.

Clear Skies!

]]> By: Rebecca https://shellkey.org/camping/comment-page-4/#comment-38824 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:37:41 +0000 http://dev.shellkey.org/?page_id=30#comment-38824 Any ideas where to rent a kayak overnight and any advice about camping in mid-March.

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