Cayo Costa State Park, a jewel of the Gulf coast, lies west of North Ft. Myers and is accessible only by private boat or passenger ferry. Here you will find something for everyone. Anglers, from the novice to the more experienced, try their luck fishing from the sandy shores. All anglers over the age of 16 will need a Florida Fishing License. Shell-seekers will want to visit the south end of the island, where the sea leaves her treasures for you to collect.
With 5 ½ miles of biking and hiking trails, you may want to check out
our new fleet of bicycles for a leisurely tour of the island; contact
the ranger station to make arrangements to rent one for the day! What a
great way to enjoy The Real Florida, Florida State Parks!
- Reginald Norman, Park Manager
Welcome to Cayo Costa State Park
With nine miles of beautiful
beaches and acres of pine forests, oak-palm hammocks, and mangrove
swamps, this barrier island park is a Gulf Coast paradise. The park is
accessible only by private boat or ferry. Visitors may see manatees and
pods of dolphins in the waters around the park, as well as a spectacular
assortment of birds. On the island, visitors can swim or snorkel in the
surf, enjoy the sun, and picnic in the shade. Shelling is especially
good during the winter months. Nature trails provide opportunities for
hiking and off-road bicycling. Saltwater anglers can fish from their
boats or throw a line out into the surf. An amphitheater provides
educational programs about the islands ecology and history. For
overnight stays, the park offers primitive cabins and tent camping. For
ferry information and reservations call (239) 283-0015, located at
Pineland Marina, 13921 Waterfront Drive, Pineland, Florida 33945, due
East of Cayo Costa and West of Cape Coral and N. Ft. Meyers.
For Information about Cayo Costa State Park, please call 941-964-0375.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8
a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Park Fees
Admission Fees- Honor $1.00 per person
Tent Camping Fee- All Year: $18.00 per nightCabin Fees -
Cayo Costa Cabins: All Year: Primitive - $30.00 per night
*All fees include tax.