Manager's Message

It has finally started to rain here and the vegetation has begun to green up nicely. This usually leads to an increase in animal activity and since Collier-Seminole is a very active wildlife corridor the opportunity to spot critters has increased. Summer is a great time to explore and enjoy what our park has to offer, especially now that the seasonal crowds have subsided. Come on out and enjoy the trails, both hiking and canoe, you won't be disappointed.
- Kirby Wilson, Park Manager

Welcome to Collier-Seminole State Park

This park features a wealth of vegetation and wildlife typical of the Everglades, plus a forest made up of tropical trees. Although rare elsewhere, the Florida royal palm is a common tree here. The park is also the site of a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark which was dedicated by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 1994, the Bay City Walking Dredge. Built in 1924, it was used to build the Tamiami Trail highway (U.S. 41) through the Everglades, linking Tampa to Miami. Hiking, bicycling, and canoeing trails offer opportunities for visitors to explore the park´s remarkable wilderness. The park has canoe rentals along with a boat ramp that provides access to the Blackwater River, where anglers can enjoy both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Campers can spend the night in a full-facility campground; youth/group and primitive campsites are also available. The picnic areas have pavilions and grills for use on a first-come-first-served basis. Located on U.S. 41, 17 miles south of Naples.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Collier-Seminole State Park, please call 239-394-3397.

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Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Going south from Tampa on I-75, take Exit 101 (SR 951 & SR 84) and turn right. Follow 951 to US 41. Turn left on US 41 and the Collier-Seminole State Park will be 8 miles on the right just past CR 92. Going west from Fort Lauderdale, take Exit 80 (SR 29), go south to 41 and turn right. Follow 41 for about 15 miles, and the Collier-Seminole State Park will be on your left.

Park Fees

Admission Fee:

$5.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle.

$4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle.

$2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.

Camping Fee:

$22.00 per night, plus tax. Includes water and electricity.

User Fees:

$4.00 plus tax: Boat ramp.

$5.30 per hour: canoe rental.

$26.50 per day: canoe rental.

Collier-Seminole State Park

20200 E. Tamiami Trail
Naples, Florida 34114
Phone: 239-394-3397
Fax: 239-394-5113

Citizen Support Organization

Friends of Collier-Seminole State Park, Inc.
CSO News Letter
20200 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL, 34114
For more information, please call (239) 394-3397.