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2 reviews for Cayo Costa State Park
I visited Cayo Costa for the first time this past president's day weekend and it was a wonderful experience. I came back relaxed and recharged.
Even though the camping grounds are primitive compared to other parks, they have no water nor electricity per site, the bathroom facilities and the ranger's house provide for your basic needs: fresh water, ice and even candy bars.
The park itself can be described with just one word: nature! It has it all, beautiful beach, lagoons, mangroves, bird colonies, tarpon fish, etc... The beach line is so extensive that you can find your own spot and you'll feel as if you were in your own private beach. The sand is white and soft and the ocean perfect!!
You can kayak for $15 an hour or if you want to rent the kayak for the whole day it's only $50 (bring cash). There is a lot to see as there are a lot of small islands surrounding the park.
The rangers are friendly and they try to help you as much as possible. They don't go around checking on you but they have everything under control. The quite time is 10pm but since there is so much to do, you'll be beat by 9pm.
Getting there is a short trip from Miami, from 2 1/2 hrs to 3. You'll need to go by boat or ferry from pine island marina (north of Ft. Meyers) to the park. I tried going with tropic star but they have only 2 trips a day and they couldn't accommodate us so we were lucky to find a another service that was a lot better. Towboat USA!! They charge a bit less than Tropic Star, $32 instead of $35, but they work with you and get you there in only 30 mins instead of 1 hour!
Anyhow... If you like to camp and you want to get away to your own private beach and surround yourself with nature without suffering one bit... Cayo Costa is your choice...
This is the site: http://www.floridastat.....
One of the most beautiful and natural beaches you can hope to see. Stunning miles of beach, jade-colored water and unique seashells. One of my favorite places in the world.
Offshore you'll see dolphins, tarpon and other cool marine life.
You'll want your own boat so you can drop anchor and spend all day in the warm water. Make sure to bring LOTS of sunscreen. You can hop on board a ferry or other boat to get out there too if you don't have access to a boat. http://www.tropicstarc...
There are cabins on the island and you can camp. Only recommended if you've got a natural immunity to mosquitos and no-see-ems.
