Koreshan State Park
Phone Line Down
Effective Aug. 29, 2024: The park phone line at Koreshan State Park is currently out due to a lightning strike. To reach the ranger on duty, please call (239) 707-1709 during park operating hours.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Canoe and kayak rentals are not available at Koreshan State Park.
Hours
8 a.m. until sunset, 365 days. Office: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic settlement: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fees
$5 per vehicle
Location
3800 Corkscrew Road
Estero FL 33928
Contact Info
Welcome to Koreshan State Park
Cradled by majestic oaks along the banks of the Estero River, Koreshan State Park’s historic buildings and gardens are a testament to the industrious lives and unique beliefs of the Florida pioneers.
Koreshan State Park offers a window into the lives of a unique and eccentric pioneer group that made its home under towering oaks on the banks of the Estero River.
In 1893, the Koreshans, a religious sect founded by Dr. Cyrus R. Teed, moved here and built a settlement based on a commitment to communal living and a belief that the universe existed on the inside of the Earth. Living celibate lives, the enterprising Koreshans established a farm, nursery and botanical gardens.
The park is home to 11 immaculately restored and nationally registered historic buildings erected by the Koreshans between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
A quiet and peaceful refuge amid busy Fort Myers, the park's interpretative and natural resources provide great opportunities to learn and to enjoy nature.
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Experiences
Koreshan State Park Photo Gallery
A group of volunteers stand in front of one of the historic buildings.