Cayo Costa State Park

An unspoiled Gulf Coast island evokes images of wind-shaped trees, dunes, beaches and freedom to explore. This especially rings true for Cayo Costa Island.

Accessible only by boat or kayak, this former fishing ground of the Calusa Indians features 9 miles of undeveloped shoreline for swimming, snorkeling, shelling, fishing, bird-watching. Shorebirds are numerous, and one might spot manatees, porpoises and sea turtles offshore.

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. Ranger station is open until 4 p.m. daily.
$2 per person. Please use the honor box to pay fees. Correct change is required.