Mound Key Archaeological State Park

Mound Key Archaeological State Park

This remote island holds keys to Florida’s ancient history and the people who impacted it

Hours

Sunrise to sunset

Fees

No fee Required

Location

C/O Koreshan State Park
3800 Corkscrew Road
Estero FL 33928

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Contact Info

239-992-0311

Welcome to Mound Key Archaeological State Park

Framed in forests of mangrove trees, the shell mounds and ridges of Mound Key rise more than 30 feet above the waters of Estero Bay.

Prehistoric Native Americans known as the Calusa were non-agricultural hunting and gathering chiefdom that dominated the waters of southwest Florida for over 2,000 years. Mound Key is believed to have been the ceremonial center of the Calusa Indians when the Spaniards first attempted to colonize Southwest Florida in the early 1500s.

Located in Estero Bay, visitors typically launch from Koreshan State Park or Lovers Key State Park to access the park. The park is managed by Koreshan State Park (in Estero).

The park is accessible only by boat and there are no facilities. Interpretive displays along the trail crossing the island help visitors discover the history of the island. Mound Key is managed by Koreshan State Park.

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Manager's Message

Only accessible by watercraft makes this state park a real Florida adventure! The first time I visited Mound Key Archeological State Park I was immediately captivated by its raw beauty. The island has a hiking trail that takes you from one end to the other. This allows you to experience the various elevation changes between the Calusa mounds.
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