Fort De Soto Park Beach

Fort De Soto Park

www.pinellascounty.org
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Fort DeSoto is a barrier island and 1,136-acre park. Besides a clean, wide beach with many shore birds, this park boasts two fishing piers, historic... See more

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Oct 5, 2024
This place is well worth the visit if you want to get away from everything, places to barbecue, picnic, tour round the fort and looks like a nice beach with a pier for fishing. You would need to take… Full review by Lesley S
Jul 27, 2024
Parked for a few minutes to see if we wanted to enjoy an area of the park. Walked back to the car a few minutes later and found a parking citation. I think we were being stalked by park rangers wit… Full review by Kari W
Jul 20, 2024
We stopped at the northern beach first and were not impressed. I didn’t understand all of the hype. Then we stopped near the Gulf pier and were very thankful we did. The water was calm and clear. … Full review by ERat
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Fort De Soto Park spans over 1,000 acres of five interconnected islands that create a bayou between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay. I…
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Fort De Soto Park is located just outside the city of St. Petersburg, Florida. This park, operated by Pinellas County, is made up from five offsh…
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South-southwest of St. Petersburg, Florida, Fort De Soto Park is a park operated by Pinellas County on five offshore keys, or islands: Mad…
sygic.com
South-southwest of St. Petersburg, Florida, Fort De Soto Park is a park operated by Pinellas County on five offshore keys, or islands: Mad…
visitacity.com
Fort DeSoto Park is comprised of over 1,100 acres (445.15 hectares) and five interconnecting islands. The park was used as a military post …
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Is it better to visit north beach in the morning when the tide is higher or the afternoon when the tide is lower. Looking to …
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Is it better to visit north beach in the morning when the tide is higher or the afternoon when the tide is lower. Looking to see all the live sand dollars that live in the waters around the area.
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Even at low tide you have to cross a dip with water to get to the beach. At high tide it may be a bit deep for a beach wagon. But not too deep to walk through. Didn't see any shells or …
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Even at low tide you have to cross a dip with water to get to the beach. At high tide it may be a bit deep for a beach wagon. But not too deep to walk through. Didn't see any shells or anything on the beach at all. Maybe down farther.
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We camped at fort desoto and loved it. We now are becoming concerned about the recent reviews stating there is a rat …
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We camped at fort desoto and loved it. We now are becoming concerned about the recent reviews stating there is a rat problem. Why? Any feed back is very welcomed. We are campers and appreciate wildlife however rats are not at the top of my cute critter list. I am hoping for assurance that it is a fluke and not that bad.
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We saw no rats, but it was a day trip, mostly biking. No camping.
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Dogs are allowed anywhere in the park on a six-foot leash, except on any beach
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Visitors can avoid that fee if they enter the park on foot or by bicycle
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Visitors who enjoy hiking, cycling, and paddling have no shortage of these and many more outdoor activities
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There are restaurants, snack bars and public restrooms for your convenience
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This is the place to go if you want sunny day options
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Fort de soto beach is dog-friendly, with an area of the sand designated just for our four-legged friends
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Go swimming and kite surfing or search for colorful seashell treasures found along its wide stretch of sand
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There is a $5 parking fee collected at the park entrance
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Visitors can walk along both paved and natural nature trails to get an up close look at these ecosystems
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Sit back and enjoy the stunning sunset views in the evening
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The cafe organizes hourly bike ($10) and kayak ($23) rentals
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Campsites and picnic shelters are available for rent
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For those traveling with their canine family members, there is a long and popular dog beach just north of the main fishing pier
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Perfect for shelling, swimming, or strolling
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The island group is accessible by toll road from the mainland
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Check out updated best hotels & restaurants near fort de soto park
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Fishing piers, a 230 site campground, floating docks, camp store and concession stands add to its popularity
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Park in the last parking lot, cross the rainbow bridge, wade across a shallow lagoon and turn right at the beach
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Kayak or canoe through mangroves and wetlands dotted with herons and other wildlife
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