Passage Key Wilderness
Passage Key Wilderness is a 36-acre wilderness area in Manatee County, Florida. It rises from about -2 to -1 ft. The nearest town is Anna Maria, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
Passage Key Wilderness map
Passage Key Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- No, camping is not allowed in Passage Key Wilderness.
- Anna Maria, FL is the nearest town, 1.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Passage Key Wilderness is about -1 ft, and its lowest about -2 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Passage Key Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Service | 36 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | USFWS-Passage Key NWR |
Getting to Passage Key Wilderness
- Anna Maria, FL is the nearest town, 1.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Passage Key Wilderness
- National wildlife refugePassage Key National Wildlife Refuge lies inside Passage Key Wilderness.
- National wildlife refugeEgmont Key National Wildlife Refuge is 1.5 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- State parkEgmont Key State Park is 1.7 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Florida
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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