Saint Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park is accessible only by boat. A boardwalk leads through mangrove forests and coastal hammocks to an Atlantic beach. The island serves as a key nesting site for loggerhead, leatherback, and green sea turtles during summer. Visitors can explore native flora, including live oaks, cabbage palms, and wild lime trees.
Birding opportunities are also abundant. The preserve is part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, home to wading birds and shorebirds such as great blue herons, brown pelicans, and white ibis. Fishing is popular, with snook, pompano, and bluefish caught along the beach. Meanwhile, offshore waters offer cobia, mackerel, and snapper. All fishing follows state regulations, and a license may be required.
Scuba divers and snorkelers can also explore an Anastasia rock reef extending 4.7 miles along the coast. Depths range from 5 to 35 feet, supporting diverse marine life. In addition, a primitive group campsite, available only to nonprofit youth groups, includes tent space, a picnic table, and a fire circle. The preserve also features a nature trail, picnic pavilion, restrooms, and a shower station.
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