New Turkey Key beach

Check current NPS conditions and the exact named campsite reservation, tide/weather, launch arrangements and return plan before departure. Dated evidence is not a real-time opening or swimming-safety report.

Current NPS entrance fees: $35 per private vehicle/vessel for seven days, or $20 per human-powered entrant not arriving by private vehicle/vessel; visitors age 15 and under enter free. Non-U.S. residents age 16 and older pay an additional $100 unless using a qualifying Annual or America the Beautiful pass. The park is cashless; overnight wilderness permit fees are separate ($21 administration plus $2 per person per night). Check the official fee page for the exact party/pass arrangement.

Alcohol: Alcohol rules are not confirmed for this beach.

Fires and grills: The compendium lists this named beach campsite among limited fire locations, below the storm-surge line. Planner wording refers to highest-tide line; follow the stricter posted restriction and current fire closures. Camping/fire permission is limited to the designated beach site and protected habitat rules.

Overnight camping: A wilderness permit/reservation is required for overnight stays at the named campsite. Reserve through Recreation.gov; confirmation serves as the permit and must accompany the trip. Current planner lists $21 administrative fee plus $2 per person/night, separate from park admission. Availability and site capacity are itinerary-specific.

Shore fishing: Saltwater fishing follows Florida licensing/species rules and additional park restrictions. Use only lawfully reached open shore outside signed closures, designated swimming areas or restricted docks; the campsite is not blanket permission to fish from any channel or protected interior.

NPS identifies independent boating/paddling and links official gateway rentals/tours. Confirm the operator, launch, permitted exact-beach itinerary and return arrangement separately; a Ten Thousand Islands sightseeing tour does not necessarily land at this campsite.