Fort De Soto Campground
L O.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 6, 2020

Breathtaking beaches, get the low, tent-site numbers.

Stayed two nights here. Arrived in the afternoon and found site number (38) easily. The tent sites on the outer side of the loops are bedded in sand, and the ones on the inner side are bedded in crushed shells and are nearer the restrooms and facilities. The back side of number 38 leads to a grassy area lined by trees on the far side that block the sunset. Recommend site 30 or below so that the back side of your site leads to the water and beautiful sunsets. Be prepared to deal with mosquitoes and raccoons. On the first night, a raccoon approached the table without regard and tried to open the portable trash can! They're active and large, and can be seen at night throughout the campground raiding the trash bins. Went on a bike ride the following day, and upon returning saw that a raccoon had opened the Coleman 52-gallon cooler, taken out the carton of eggs, cracked all six eggs, and eaten each egg yolk, leaving the whites and the shells strewn about the picnic table and ground nearby. Thankful that it had not touched the Ferrero Rocher chocolates. Resolved to put the cooler inside the car when absent henceforth. There is a campground store near the entrance with everything from ice to wood to tuna, milk, fishing supplies... it's a mini-market. There is a souvenir shop and food shop near the fort part. Didn't go to the fort or museum. Had a delicious fish and chips meal at the food shop. The bike paths are wide along the main vehicular roads. The highlight of the site is the North Beach. It's ample and clean. White sands. Shallow shores. Pleasant, perfect.

Site#38
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Fort De Soto Campground by L O., September 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Fort De Soto Campground by L O., September 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Fort De Soto Campground by L O., September 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Fort De Soto Campground by L O., September 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Fort De Soto Campground by L O., September 6, 2020
  • Midday Raccoon Shenanigans. Opened the cooler and took the eggs. Ate the yolks. Left the mess behind.
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