Cayo Costa State Park

  • P.O. Box 1150, Boca Grande, FL 33921,
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941-964-0375, 9419640375

Website:

FloridaStateParks.org

Cayo Costa State Park is one of Florida's best-kept secrets. The barrier island is only accessible by boat. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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4.0

21 reviews

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Barrier island campers could be spared many a hardship if the My Florida State Park web site and Reservations USA owned up to the fact that Cayo Costa had suffered major damage after Hurricane Charlie and currently does not provide visitors with adequate, shelter or restroom facilities or portage assistance beyond the tram. more on Epinions.com

Also be sure to take all the food and drinks you need. more on Yahoo! Travel

We had a great time!! more on Epinions.com

We headed to the north end of the island and a dolphin swam right up to our boat along with 4 manatees, got some good pictures. more on GeckoGo

If you are camping there is no limit to the amount of stuff you can bring, and the park has a shuttle that will take you right to your campsite. more on Yahoo! Travel

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5.0

4 reviews

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Camped for long weekends prior to Charlie. Haven't been since. If you like all the comforts that electricity can offer this is NOT the place for you. If you like to get away from it all this IS the place for you. Probably one of my ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The most relaxing 3 days of my life, period. Even people I've been with who dislike camping enjoyed themselves immensly. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

We loved our trip! We went on the overnite camping trip and rented one of the cabins (only $30/day!) Everyone there was really nice and the park rangers were super! If you feel the need for all the modern conveniences of home this ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Cayo Costa is a must see for anyone who loves Florida's beaches. We live on the mainland and felt we were hundreds of miles away while camping there. The cabins are rustic enough to feel you are still "roughing it", but offer that ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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3.5

8 reviews

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Cayo Costa Island State Park was a BIG hit with our family when we spent a weekend camping on this Island. My husband and I invited my sister in law and her family for a camping adventure we will truly remember for a long time. Lets ... more on Epinions.com

We spent 5 days at Cayo Costa on our 28 ft boat with our 2 kids(8 and 3). Cayo Costa is a BEAUTIFUL Island with PRIMITIVE camping. We had a great time !! We camp frequently so we are prepared for most situations (I HOPE! haha) I'll ... more on Epinions.com

From the accounts I had heard, Cayo Costa was once considered an almost idyllic barrier island campsite, shaded by old tall Australian Pines with a naturally landscaped perimeter of mangroves and sea grapes, and of beautiful beaches ... more on Epinions.com

We were a little skeptical of making more than a overnight reservation, if itsounds to good to be true it probably is has always been our motto. We were pleasently proven wrong this time. The trip over was smooth and informative. ... more on Epinions.com

Cayo Costa is a wonderful escape from hectic, busy life. However, you MUST BE PREPARED! If you are going during the summer months, you might want to think twice. It is rediculously HOT. If you do go for just the day trip, no amount ... more on Epinions.com

Great Amenities at Cayo Costa State Park:

  • Bbq/picnic area
  • Hiking trails
  • Bicycle rentals

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Cayo Costa State Park Website

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