

Caladesi Island State Park
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Effective July 3, 2025: Caladesi Island State Park is open for day-use visitors and ferry service from Honeymoon Island has resumed. Due to storm damage from Hurricane Helene, the following limitations remain in effect: day-use marina access is limited to 10 vessels, overnight marina accommodations are not available and food service may be temporarily limited. Remaining accommodations will reopen as soon as conditions allow.
Hours
The park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year
Fees
$6 per boat
Location
Offshore island
Dunedin FL 34698
Contact Info
Welcome to Caladesi Island 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.
Plan Your Visit
Experiences
Caladesi Island State Park Photo Gallery




