Established Camping
Caladesi Island State Park Campground
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.
Location
Caladesi Island State Park Campground is located in Florida
Address
1 Causeway Blvd
Clearwater, FL 34630
Coordinates
28.032426566669056 N
82.81997349762676 W
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
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- AT&TUnknown
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Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
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)
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.
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!
pristine island
You can only access this island by boat or ferry from honey moon island. we have always accessed it via kayak from the causeway leading to honeymoon island. there’s lots of great sandbars, and mangrove tunnels for kayaking. At times it’s a pretty much deserted island with lots of wildlife to watch!
Beautiful Island, but “camping” depends on how nice your boat is...
These camping “sites” are really just boat slips which allowing you to overnight at the docks on the island. However, the main draw of staying overnight at the dock is that it allow you to get onto the beaches and explore the trails before too many people start arriving on the ferry or other boats.
For your "camping" needs the dock does have power and water hookups and there was a pavilion which had a grill you can use. That why you don't have to try and cook all your meals on the boat. Although, this would depend on your boat as I've seen some which probably have a nicer kitchen than the one I have in my apartment...
The beach is really nice and the trails are interesting, we brought my kayak and went through the mangrove kayak trail which was pretty fun.
But remember, you have to sleep on your boat. No tents, hammocks, etc…. so while it's possible to kayak or canoed to the island from the mainland (i've done it in the past) if you want to "camp" you'll end up having to try and "sleep" on your watercraft...
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