Mud Keys Wildlife Management Area
Mud Keys are a series of islands approximately 15 miles northeast of Key West that are highly dissected by navigable creeks.
The islands consist almost entirely of red mangroves, although the northernmost island has considerable upland vegetation.
Roosting frigatebirds, nesting ospreys, and a small great white heron rookery are protected in this National Wildlife Refuge area by idle-speed only/no-wake zones in two main tidal creeks. Two smaller creeks on the west side are closed as a bird sanctuary.
Special regulations apply here. Learn more about what activities are allowed in this type of zone.