Manager's Message
Cayo Costa State Park, a jewel of the Gulf coast, lies west of North Ft. Myers and is accessible only by private boat or passenger ferry. Here you will find something for everyone. Anglers, from the novice to the more experienced, try their luck fishing from the sandy shores. All anglers over the age of 16 will need a Florida Fishing License. Shell-seekers will want to visit the south end of the island, where the sea leaves her treasures for you to collect.
With 5.5 miles of biking and hiking trails, you may want to check out our new fleet of bicycles for a leisurely tour of the island; contact the ranger station to make arrangements to rent one for the day! What a great way to enjoy The Real Florida, Florida State Parks!
- Chad Lach, Park Manager
Welcome to Cayo Costa State Park
With nine miles of beautiful beaches and acres of pine forests, oak-palm hammocks, and mangrove swamps, this barrier island park is a Gulf Coast paradise. The park is accessible only by private boat or ferry. Visitors may see manatees and pods of dolphins in the waters around the park, as well as a spectacular assortment of birds. On the island, visitors can swim or snorkel in the surf, enjoy the sun, and picnic in the shade. Shelling is especially good during the winter months. Nature trails provide opportunities for hiking and off-road bicycling. Saltwater anglers can fish from their boats or throw a line out into the surf. An amphitheater provides educational programs about the islands ecology and history. For overnight stays, the park offers primitive cabins and tent camping. For ferry information and reservations call (239) 283-0015, located at Pineland Marina, 13921 Waterfront Drive, Pineland, Florida 33945, due East of Cayo Costa and West of Cape Coral and N. Ft. Meyers.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Cayo Costa State Park, please call 941-964-0375.
Get more information on making a reservation.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
Cayo Costa State Park is located directly south of Boca Grande and West of Pine Island and N. Ft. Meyers. Accessible only by passenger ferry or private boat. The passenger ferry, Tropic Star of Pine Island departs from Pineland, Florida (Pine Island). Reservations are required on the ferry service. There is a fee for the ferry service.Call Tropic Star of Pine Island at (239) 283-0015.
Park Fees
Admission Fee:
$2.00 per person. Please use the honor box to pay fees. Correct change is required.
Tent Camping Fee:
$22.00 per night, plus tax.
Cabin Fee:
Cayo Costa Cabins (primitive)
$40.00 per night, plus tax.
Jug Creek Cottages
$90.00 per night, plus 6% sales tax and 5% bed tax or $540.00per week (7 nights), plus 6% sales tax and 5% bed tax.
Jug Creek Cabins are located in Bokeelia on Pine Island. Please call Tropic Star of Pine Island at (239) 283-0015 for reservation information.
Boat Camping Fees:
$20.00 per night, plus tax, per vessel.
Cayo Costa State Park
P.O. Box 1150
Boca Grande, Florida 33921
Phone: 941-964-0375
Fax: 941-964-1154
Citizen Support Organization
Barrier Island Parks Society
Sharon McKenzie, CSO Executive Director
Gasparilla Lighthouse
Post Office Box 637
Boca Grande, FL 33921
941-964-0060
Visitor Service Provider
Tropic Star of Pine Island, Inc.
Post Office Box 627
Bokeelia, FL 33922
(239) 283-0015
