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title: "Crab Island 2026: Will There Be Vendors?"
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# Crab Island 2026: Will There Be Vendors?
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#### by [Danielle V.](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/blog/author/dvbr)
Suppose you've been following the news from Okaloosa County and the National Parks Service, which share jurisdiction over [Crab Island. In that case](https://www.destinvacationboatrentals.com/blog-post/crab-island-the-complete-visitors-guide-to-destins-most-popular-hangout/), you know that Crab Island vendors were anticipating being shut down completely a few years ago, as the Parks Service had stated during an informational planning meeting that concessions were not considered to be a "necessary or appropriate use of the park" and that there would be no more vending allowed under their new Commercial Services Strategy. This didn't happen, though. Instead, vendors were given more time to operate while the Parks Service finalized their [Commercial Services Strategy](https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?parkID=384&projectID=96635) for the sandbar.
## What We Know About Crab Island 2025
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners has made it clear that they will defer decision-making to the federal government and will uphold any decisions made, provided that vendors continue to meet the requirements of the County. On Feb 19, 2022, the National Parks Service announced in an email to Crab Island vendors that due to ongoing staffing shortages within their department, they have again decided to allow vending to continue with the same restrictions as last year. "As you may know, the National Park Service (NPS) is working its way through two simultaneous planning processes at the same time (an environmental assessment-EA, and a commercial services strategy-CSS). These have both been delayed by COVID and staffing issues but are both planned to be completed later this summer. The outcome of these planning issues will determine how the NPS will move forward in 2026 and beyond. The park has determined that since these planning efforts are not yet complete, we will continue to operate the commercial services in the area under the same pattern as the three previous years," the email stated.
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## Current Crab Island Regulations
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- Current Crab Island regulations include the following:
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- No overnight anchoring
- - Sale or distribution of alcohol is prohibited (Boaters can still BYOB)
- - Propeller cages on vendor vessels under 21' to protect sea grass beds
- - Restroom required on commercial passenger vessels (not rental boats) over 21'
- [Shuttle services](https://destinvacationboatrentals.com/crab-island-tours/) must remain with their customers at Crab Island. (No dropping people off.)
- - 3% of gross income to National Parks Service
- - $400+ per vessel/structure (based on size) per month to Okaloosa County
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## 2025 Approved Crab Island Vendors
As of February 1, 2026 approved vendors include Reef Burger, Wild Coconuts, Crab Island Grill, Ruckin Fidiculous BBQ, Chik-fil-A, [Crab Island Shuttle Boat & Adventure Tour](https://crabislandcompany.com), and various pontoon charter and tour companies for transportation to and from Crab Island. Please note that Crab Island vendors are independently owned and operated and that there is no guarantee which/how many vendors will be out on any given day. This list will be updated as more vendors are added throughout the season.
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