Cayo Costa State Park Campground

Campfires are only allowed in designated fire rings located at each campsite/cabin. Charcoal and propane grills are also permitted at each campsite and cabin. If you are using charcoal, please ask park staff about proper disposal of charcoal ashes at check-in.

Access to the island by private boat or ferry service. The Park does not provide ferry services therefore visitors are responsible for finding their own transportation to and from the island. Charcoal grills and picnic tables are provided at each tent site and cabin. Cabins are available on Cayo Costa. Each cabin sleeps up to six people. Each cabin is furnishedwith three bunk beds and a table. The cabins are very primitive and do not have electricity or any other amenities.They are centrally located to bathrooms and showers. Each cabin is conveniently located to the beach area and nature trails.

<p>The park gates close at sunset. If you plan to arrive late, please contact the park prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of your arrival. For camping assistance after hours, please call the ranger duty phone at 239-633-1654<br /><br />Camping on the island park is reservable year-round, but the park is only accessible by private boat or passenger ferry service.The Park does not provide ferry services therefore visitors are responsible for finding their own transportation to and from the island.<br /><br />There is no electricity at the park and there are no stores or restaurants on the island. Generators are not allowed. Ice is for sale at the ranger station. Bring plenty of insect repellent between June and November. Always bring sunscreen. Food should be brought in animal proof containers.<br /><br />The campground is one mile west down the main campground road from the passenger ferry dock. Tram service is available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to carry gear and campers to the campground. Before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m., campers are responsible for toting their gear in and out.<br /><br /> <br /><br />For everyone's enjoyment, including pets, please observe the pet camping rules found in the complete Florida State Parks Pet Policy, <a href="https://www.floridastateparks.org/things-to-know/pet-policy">click here</a>. <br /><br />Pets are not allowed in any state park cabins or cabin areas. <br /><br />Service animals are welcome in all areas of the park where visitors are normally allowed. <br /><br />No one younger than 18 may camp overnight unless accompanied by a responsible adult, who will remain onsite for the period rented.</p>

Currently, no campfires are allowed at the Park due to a county wide burn ban, however charcoal is still permitted at this time.