Christina A.
6/1/2025
Isolated and great shelling. Beautiful boat ride to the island with great tour guides
Cayo Costa State Park
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Nautical Way
Bokeelia, FL 33922
Cayo Costa State Park in Bokeelia, FL is a pristine Gulf Coast island accessible only by boat or kayak, offering visitors a majestic piece of untouched Florida. With nine miles of undeveloped shoreline, this unspoiled paradise is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, shelling, fishing, and bird-watching, with abundant shorebirds and the possibility of spotting manatees, porpoises, and sea turtles offshore.
Managed by the Florida State Parks, Cayo Costa State Park provides a unique opportunity to experience the subtropical wilderness and expansive beaches of this remote barrier island, evoking a sense of stepping back in time. With its dedication to preserving and protecting the pristine barrier island, Cayo Costa State Park offers visitors a chance to connect with nature and explore the beauty of Florida's Gulf Coast.
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4.535 reviews
Dawn M.
8/2/2022
Omgosh! This park is pure magic! I camped here and had such a wonderful time! The boat ride over was so fun and the staff was so entertaining and sweet! The park is beautiful and well maintained!...
Kevin R.
2/16/2021
Camped on this island for 3 nights. Unfortunately it is infested with rats. They are literally everywhere. Bring plastic totes. They will chew through anything else. During the day this place...
Peter M.
6/24/2022
I have read one star and five star reviews of Cayo Costa and think both are correct. Some say it is remote camping others say it is not and again this is a matter of perspective. I have been...
Laura S.
8/22/2019
Update: Red tide destroyed the island when we originally visited... hence the dead fish, debris and terrible experience.... we went back last July 2019 and I could tell everything was healthier!...
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