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PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Coral is very fragile and easily damaged by anchors, human
touch, feet, and flippers. Coral damaged by one person can take hundreds
of years to re-grow. Remember, "If it's not sand, don't
stand." Coral and other sea life can also cause injury to people
when touched.
- It is illegal to dump litter in park waters or on land. Dispose
of litter in designated receptacles located throughout the park.
- Water-skiing and jet-skiing are not permitted in Park waters.
- Motorized vessels or vessels under sail shall not enter or
anchor in areas identified as Boat Exclusion Areas.
- Boats are limited to 30 nights per calendar year (7 consecutive
nights in any particular bay) in Park waters. Moorings are provided on a
first-come, first-served basis.
- Private
Vessel Size Limits:
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North Shore
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South Shore
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16 Feet or Less
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May anchor only in sand and not within 200
feet of a mooring field.
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May anchor only in sand and not within
200 feet of a mooring field
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16 to 60 Feet
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Must use a mooring if available.
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Must use a mooring if available.
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61 to 125 Feet
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Prohibited from using moorings-must
anchor in sand 200 feet seaward of mooring field.
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Prohibited from mooring or anchoring.
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126 to 210 Feet
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Prohibited from using moorings-must
anchor in sand at Francis Bay 200 feet seaward of mooring fields. (At
depths greater than 50 ft.) and shoreward of a line drawn from Mary Point to America Point.
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Prohibited from mooring or anchoring.
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Greater than 210 Ft.
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Prohibited from mooring or anchoring.
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Prohibited form mooring or anchoring.
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- Fishing is allowed outside of swim areas, but not in Trunk Bay and Jumbie Bay. Spear guns are prohibited anywhere
in Park waters.
- Caribbean spiny lobster catch is limited to
two per person per day and the carapace (area between head and tail)
must be at least 3.5". Whelk season is October 1-March 30. Whelk
must be larger than 2.5" and take is limited to 1 gallon per person
per day. Conch season is October 1- June 30. Conch must be 9" long
and take is limited to two per person per day.
- Collecting plants and animals - dead or alive - or inanimate
objects, including cultural artifacts, coral, shells, and sand is
prohibited. Metal detectors are not allowed anywhere in the Park.
- Camping is allowed only at Cinnamon Bay Campground.
- Fires may only be built in NPS provided grills or in portable
grills designed to contain combustible material. Ground fires are
prohibited.
- Feeding marine and terrestrial wildlife is prohibited and may be
dangerous to you.
- Pets are not allowed on Park beaches, in the campground or in
picnic areas, but may be walked - leashed - on trails.
- Glass bottles are not permitted on Park
beaches.
For
additional Rules and Regulations see Superintendent’s Compendium.
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