Manager's Message
The weather is cooling so now is a great time to come out and enjoy the park. Have a picnic, hike the nature trails, canoe on the Estero River or walk through the historic settlement area. Reservations for the campground can be made through ReserveAmerica. For more information, please call the park at (239)992-0311.
- Robert Brooks, Park Manager
Welcome to Koreshan State Historic Site
Throughout its history, Florida has welcomed pioneers of all kinds. Cyrus Reed Teed was probably the most unusual, bringing followers to Estero in 1894 to build New Jerusalem for his new faith, Koreshanity. The colony, known as the Koreshan Unity, believed that the entire universe existed within a giant, hollow sphere. The colony began fading after Teed´s death in 1908, and in 1961 the last four members deeded the land to the state. Today, visitors can fish, picnic, boat, and hike where Teed´s visionaries once carried out survey experiments to prove the horizon on the beaches of Lee County curves upward. A boat ramp and canoe rentals are available. Visitors can take self-guided tours of the settlement or a ranger-guided tour. For overnight stays, the park has a full-facility campground. Campers can enjoy campfire programs every Friday night from January through March. Located on U.S. 41 at Corkscrew Road.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Koreshan State Historic Site, please call 239-992-0311.
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
I-75 Exit 123 Corkscrew Road, head west 2 miles, cross U.S. 41 and continue on Corkscrew Road approximately 1000 yards to entrance of park. If traveling U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) Koreshan is located at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Corkscrew Road at Estero.
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:
$26.00 per night, plus tax. Includes water and electricity.
Guided Tours
Koreshan Settlement ranger guided tours are available:
$2.00 per adult.
$1.00 per child.
Other fees:
$4.00 boat ramp, plus entrance fee.
$10.00 dump station, plus entrance fee, for non-registered campers.
$5.00 per hour plus tax, canoe rental.
$25.00 per day plus tax, canoe rental.
Koreshan State Historic Site
3800 Corkscrew Road
Estero, Florida 33928
Phone: 239-992-0311
Fax: 239-992-1607
Citizen Support Organization
Koreshan Unity Alliance, Inc.
3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero, FL 33928
