Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park: rules card

Quoted from the Bahamas National Trust. Checked 2026-10-18; rules change, so confirm with the Trust.

Take nothing

Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park is a NO TAKE ZONE: no fishing, conching, shelling or lobstering – nothing living or dead may be removed from within the boundaries of Exuma Park. [f14]bnt.bs/wp-content/up…/Exuma-Cays-Land-and-Sea-Park-Rules.pdf
There are fines and confiscation of vessels for poaching violations. [f15]bnt.bs/wp-content/up…/Exuma-Cays-Land-and-Sea-Park-Rules.pdf
Call “Exuma Park” on Channel # 09 to report suspicious activity. [f66]bnt.bs/explore/exuma…/

Anchoring is not permitted in the mooring fields, on coral reefs and certain other designated areas within Exuma Park. [f17]bnt.bs/wp-content/up…/Exuma-Cays-Land-and-Sea-Park-Rules.pdf
All vessels (including dinghies & jet skis) must operate at idle speed in any mooring field or anchorage. [f18]bnt.bs/wp-content/up…/Exuma-Cays-Land-and-Sea-Park-Rules.pdf
Jet skies are required to stay at least 300 yards off any moored or anchored vessel. [f19]bnt.bs/wp-content/up…/Exuma-Cays-Land-and-Sea-Park-Rules.pdf
The north tidal creek on Shroud Cay is a strict Idle Speed/No Wake Zone. Motorized vessels are prohibited from entering any of the other tidal creeks in Shroud Cay. [f20]bnt.bs/wp-content/up…/Exuma-Cays-Land-and-Sea-Park-Rules.pdf
Pre-payment does not constitute a reservation or guarantee a mooring, as the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park does not take reservations. [f32]bnt.bs/payexumapark/

Trash disposal is not available within Exuma park – please take out everything you bring into Exuma Park. [f16]bnt.bs/wp-content/up…/Exuma-Cays-Land-and-Sea-Park-Rules.pdf
Please stay on marked trails – use Exuma Park Trail Guidelines. [f21]bnt.bs/wp-content/up…/Exuma-Cays-Land-and-Sea-Park-Rules.pdf
Open fires and fireworks are not permitted in Exuma Park. [f22]bnt.bs/wp-content/up…/Exuma-Cays-Land-and-Sea-Park-Rules.pdf
Pets are restricted to beaches only – No pets permitted on trails or in the brush. [f23]bnt.bs/wp-content/up…/Exuma-Cays-Land-and-Sea-Park-Rules.pdf
Pet leashes may be no longer than six (6) feet in length. [f24]bnt.bs/wp-content/up…/Exuma-Cays-Land-and-Sea-Park-Rules.pdf
Pets may not be tied to trees, bushes, tables, or shelter facilities even when the owners are present. [f25]bnt.bs/wp-content/up…/Exuma-Cays-Land-and-Sea-Park-Rules.pdf

Acquire a camping permit $250 (valid for a maximum of 10 days). [f28]bnt.bs/wp-content/up…/Exuma-Cays-Land-and-Sea-Park-Rules.pdf
Camping is only allowed at Hawksbill, Warderick Wells and O’briens. [f30]bnt.bs/wp-content/up…/Exuma-Cays-Land-and-Sea-Park-Rules.pdf
Notify the ECLSP Headquarters at least two weeks in advance of the planned camping date to ensure there are no conflicts with other park users. [f31]bnt.bs/wp-content/up…/Exuma-Cays-Land-and-Sea-Park-Rules.pdf