Bonefish Point
Bonefish Point as seen from West Harbour Bluff.
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Bonefish Point

Providenciales
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This beach is undeniably beautiful, but is one of the most remote spots on Providenciales. The road leading to the general West Harbour Bluff area is quite poor in many locations, and the final narrow track leading to the point can have tidal flooding at times. There is an elevated risk of crime here.
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Bonefish Point, Turks and Caicos
Sloop wreck at Bonefish Point, Turks and Caicos.

Bonefish Point is a remote and scenic sandy peninsula on the southwestern end of Providenciales. The area is surrounded by shallows and wetlands, and is part of the Frenchman’s Creek and Pigeon Pond Nature Reserve.

Beaches and Landscapes

The southwestern corner of Providenciales, typically referred to as West Harbour Bluff, hides a wealth of incredible landscapes and secluded beaches.

In addition to the tranquil sand spit at Bonefish Point, there are several excellent beaches between Bonefish Point and West Harbour Bluff.

The Pirate’s Cave and Split Rock features at West Harbour Bluff are also near Bonefish Point, and offer historical rock inscriptions and unique, fossilized conch geological features.

Wildlife and Environment

Sunset in Turks and Caicos
Sunset at Bonefish Point.

Frenchman’s Creek, which includes West Harbour Bluff and Bonefish Point, is a haven for a spectrum of bird and marine wildlife.

The shallows surrounding Bonefish Point are excellent for spotting nurse sharks, lemon sharks, southern brown stingrays, turtles, conch, and starfish.

Birdlife sightings include an interesting array of tropical dry forest and coastal birds. It varies a bit by season, yet it’s typical to spot white-tailed tropicbirds, brown pelicans, Antillean nighthawks, American kestrels, mangrove cuckoos, yellow-bellied sapsuckers, blue-gray gnatcatchers, bananaquits, and Bahamas woodstar hummingbirds.

On land, the dunes and silty coastal environment are a very important area for the great blue land crab (Cardisoma guanhumi) that makes its burrows in swampy ground.

Warnings & Regulations
Coral Sumac Trees
Coral sumac trees are found here. They are highly toxic and can cause a severe, painful rash. Do not touch the tree or leaves.
Increased Crime Risk
This area has an elevated risk of crime. Do not leave valuables unattended, and be vigilant. In an emergency, call 911.
Remote Location
This is an isolated area. Help may be far away in the event of an emergency, and there may be a higher risk of crime.
Rough Roads
This area isn't suitable for many cars. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended. Drive at your own risk. Help may be far away.
No Fishing
It is illegal to fish and collect conch and lobster in a National Park. Violators will face large fines and jail time.
Do Not Take Shells or Coral
It is illegal to remove shells, corals, plants, animals, and sand from a National Park without government permission.
Dogs Must Be on Leash
It is illegal to have unleashed dogs on the beach and in public. Keep your dog leashed and clean up after it.
Limited Emergency Services
This area has limited emergency services available. Help may be far away and response times can be slow.
No Littering
It is illegal to litter or dump waste. This includes cigarette butts, bottles, cans, and plastic. Take trash with you.
No Open Fires
No open fires on the beach are allowed. Fires are only permitted in a portable grill or stove. Take ashes with you.
No Rock Balancing
Leave stones in place. It is illegal to disturb a protected area. Moving rocks can compromise the local ecosystem.
Stay on Roads
Do not drive off-road. The salinas, salt flats, and beaches in the nature reserve are easily damaged and can take decades to recover. Violators will face large fines and jail time.

Getting to Bonefish Point

Aerial view of Bonefish Point, Providenciales.

Bonefish Point is one of the more remote locations on Providenciales, and can be difficult to find. For these reasons, it’s generally best to visit with an experienced guide.

Several boat charter excursions visit the West Harbour Bluff and Bonefish Point region of Providenciales on their western side tours, which usually visit spots such as Turtle Rock and the Pirate’s Cave at Split Rock as well.

If you’d rather discover the area on your own, it’s best to take a 4x4 high-clearance vehicle—the road out can be quite rough in some areas. Follow Tom Lightbourne Road, which is found off of Millennium Highway in the Blue Hills and Wheeland area. Tom Lightbourne Road is initially paved for the first 0.8 miles (1.3 km), and then becomes a poor condition two-lane dirt road. Continue on this road for 6.5 miles (10.5 km) to its conclusion at West Harbour Bluff.

Near the end of Tom Lightbourne Road, a small single-lane track leads off the road north through the wetlands to Bonefish Point. If you continue on this track, it’s very important to stay on the track (as it’s very easy to get stuck in the treacherous mud in the surrounding wetlands).

Bonefish Point is about a 0.75 mile (1 km) walk along the beach from West Harbour Bluff. As is the case with all remote areas on Providenciales, Bonefish Point carries a higher crime risk due to its isolation. See Safety and Crime.

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