Cayo Costa State Park

About Cayo Costa State Park

This barrier island park is a Gulf Coast paradise and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the state of Florida. On the islands, visitors can swim, soak up the sun and watch manatees and dolphins in and around the water, as well as a spectacular selection of birds.

The nature trails offer opportunities for hiking and cycling, and especially in the winter months, shooting is good. Saltwater anglers can throw a line into the surf from their boats and catch fish, but also swim and snorkel in the water.

The park offers primitive huts and tents for overnight stays, and an amphitheater offers educational programs on the ecology and history of the island.

Manatees, porpoises and a variety of shore birds are just some of the animals you can see during your visit. The sea turtle breeding season begins in May and lasts until September, and the manatees "mating season ends in October. For ferry information and reservations, please call 239 - 283 - 0015 or visit the Cayo Costa State Park ferry terminal on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee, located at 283-0015.

Cayo Costa State Park is located on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee, north of Port Charlotte and Pine Island Sound. CayoCosta is a barrier island in the Pine Island Sound of Portland and accessible only by boat. At the southern end of the island, about 1.5 miles south of Fort Myers, is located in Caye Costa the largest turtle nest in the world. The nest is protected by law and marked with wooden poles and can be reached from the ferry port, on foot or by car.

The outstanding feature of the area is an extensive dune system that connects the Gulf of Mexico.

The vegetative composition of Cayo Costa is unique among barrier islands, as it is found in a combination of tropical and subtropical climates with a mixture of grasses, shrubs and trees. This island, located about 1.5 miles south of Fort Myers, is home to a unique tropical vegetation and looks very similar to what it did when the first Europeans arrived.

The coast of the park is dominated by mangroves along the Pine Island Sound, and the interior of the island is covered with palm trees - scattered grasslands and a variety of shrubs and trees.

The cabins are available in Cayo Costa and can accommodate up to six people and are equipped with three bunk beds and a table. They are very primitive and have no electricity or other amenities, but they are all available and can be rented.

The cabins are centrally located and have bathrooms and showers, a barbecue is available for cooking, and a small kitchen with stove and hob.

The cottages are close to the beach and nature trails, and there are picnic tables and barbecues in every place. The pitches are available for up to 8 people per pitch and each cabin has its own bathroom, shower, shower, picnic table and barbecue.

Cayo Costa has modern toilets that are comfortable in the tent area and equipped with flushable toilets and cold water showers. Drinking water is also available from the toilets and the pitches are centrally located and have a bathroom with shower. The pitches are located near the beach and nature trails and are centrally located with bathrooms and showers, drinking water, picnic tables, barbecues and barbecues.

There is no access to the island and all items must be picked up from the islands before departure. Visitors can take food and drink to all facilities on the island, but visitors must collect items from each island before departure, such as food, water, clothing and other items.

You can see a map of each campsite location by clicking on the parking map and selecting one of the links to the campsites located there. For more information about camping in the park, please click on the Reserve of America link below. Select the icon to see a detailed description of your campsite and its facilities.

The island is about seven miles long and has a total of nine kilometers of beautiful beaches, all perfect for sunbathing and collecting shells and contribute to an overall wonderful experience. The island offers many opportunities to enjoy the beautiful views of the bay, the ocean and the Pacific Ocean, as well as a variety of animal species.

The beach is ideal for sunbathing, swimming, fishing, kayaking, snorkeling and other activities, and surfing can be brought along. The bow jetty offers a large area where boaters can camp, with toilets at the bow that are convenient for them to use.

Picnic pavilions, toilets, tables and barbecues are available on the island, and on the beach there is a picnic pavilion with toilets and tables for a barbecue.

Enjoy a leisurely bike ride on a nature trail that winds around the beautiful barrier island. Along the way, you can observe many bird species, including rare and endangered species such as the Great Blue Heron, the Great Black Hawk and the Great White Shark, which visit the island for walks in spring and autumn. All these species use the natural resources of the islands for their breeding activities.

Enjoy a walk along a path that winds around a beautiful barrier island, or enjoy a picnic on the beach at one of the many beaches.

The amphitheatre is located in the daytime use area and offers a central location for interpretive programs. The programmes, which are run by rangers, cover a wide range of topics, including the natural resources found on the islands. You can rent bicycles at the ranger station for a whole day or rent a bike at one of the many bike rental stations along the nature trails.

The slideshow for overnight guests takes place on Saturday evenings from October to May, and in the summer months July, August, September, October and November programs are planned.