At the mouth of Tampa Bay and just S.W. of Ft. Desoto, you will find the ever-peaceful Egmont Key.  Accessible only by boat, Egmont Key boasts miles of brick laid trails, old war structures, and beautiful white beaches.  Approaching Egmont Key from the Sunshine Skyway side provides a protected cove for smooth and easy anchoring even in rougher seas.  For the true beauty of Egmont, though, you must anchor on the West side. 

Unlike some of the other destinations, Egmont Key is a protected area.  They are strict on campfires, littering, and especially turtle nests during the mating/hatching season.

If you want a nice long walk on an almost private island, Egmont Key is the charter you want.

For more information on Egmont Key, please visit:

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/district4/egmontkey/index.asp