Region: Southwest

CAYO COSTA STATE PARK
Boca Grande, Florida

Contact Information
P.O. Box 1150
Boca Grande, 33921
(941) 964-0375

Driving Directions
Cayo Costa State Park is located directly south of Boca Grande.

Accessible only by passenger ferry or private boat. Reservations are required on the ferry service. Call Tropic Star of Pine Island at 239-283-0015.

Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Cayo Costa State Park occupies most of an island which lies in a chain of barrier islands that shelter Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound from the storms of the Gulf of Mexico. This park is accessible only by private boat or passenger ferry services.

The natural features of the island are stunning. Miles of beaches, acres of pine forests, oak palm hammocks, mangrove swamps and a spectacular display of bird life welcome visitors to this subtropical dreamland.

Park Activities

Boating, Cabins, Full Facility Camping, Primitive Camping, Fishing, Nature Trails, Picnicking, Scuba Diving, Swimming, and Wildlife Viewing

Cabins
Cabins are available on Cayo Costa for $22.93 per night. Each cabin sleeps up to six people. Each cabin is furnished with three bunk beds and a table. The cabins are very primitive, do not have electricity or any other amenities. They are centrally located to bathrooms and showers. There are grills available for cooking. Each cabin is conveniently located to the beach area and nature trails.

Tent camping sites are available on Cayo Costa for $13.76 per night up to 8 people per site. There is a picnic table and a ground grill provided at each site. The sites are centrally located to bathrooms and showers and conveniently located to the beach area and nature trails.

Access to the island is by Ferry Service from several Charter Boat Services. Visitors must carry in all food and drinks as there are no facilities on the island. All items must be taken off the island upon departure.

Primitive Camping
Cayo Costa offers primitive camping for those wishing to set up tent camping.

Access to the island is by Ferry Service from several Charter Boat Services. Visitors must carry in all food and drinks as there are no facilities on the island. All items must be taken off the island upon departure.