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Caladesi Island State Park Campground

5 Reviews

About

State Park

One of the few untouched islands along the Gulf Coast, Caladesi Island State Park is accessible only by boat, but is worth the extra effort. Whether it is a stroll along the island's pristine beaches or a kayak trip through the bayside mangrove forest, a trip to Caladesi Island is an unforgettable experience. Take a nature trail walk to the historic Scharrer Homestead through the island's interior and listen to the ocean breeze whisper through old-growth slash pines and feel the embrace of expansive live oaks. Discover why homesteader Myrtle Scharrer Betz called this place "Paradise" in her memoirs.

Caladesi Island State Park has a marina with floating docks with 30 amp electric service and water hookups. A covered pavilion with a grill is available for picnicking. A snack bar and gift shop is located in the marina. Three sites are ADA accessible.

The marina is a designated Clean Marina. For reservations, visit the Florida State Parks reservations website or call 800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287. Reservations can be made online, first-come, first served in the marina.

Fee Info

Boat Camping $24 per night, tax included, for reservable sites, plus a non-refundable $6.70 reservation fee (reserve by calling 800-326-3521). $1 per foot, plus tax, non-reservable sites. T-Docks are non-reservable and rent for $2 per foot, plus tax.

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Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Alyssa D.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2020

Boat access beach camping

Only accessible by water! Next to honeymoon island state park and just south of anclote

Boat camping ONLY — tents/Rvs are not permitted.

First come/first serve boat slips, pet friendly (yay for dogs)

Robert C.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 8, 2019

Amazing Beach!

Caladesi has boat in camp sites (i.e. you sleep on your boat.) It does not have tent camping sites.

If you can deal with that... It's a beautiful Island. One of the last undeveloped barrier islands in Florida. It's around 650 acres with tons of boardwalks and hiking.

Nancymike K.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2018

Beautiful Sunsets

Warm water with not too many waves, so children can play in the water in the summer and cool water in the winter. Great sunsets. Near by restaurants and plenty of little cities to explore within 20 miles!