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Fort DeSoto Park


(727) 866-2484
Area: St. Pete
Avg Rating: 2.0 (40)
Fort DeSoto Park is a 900-acre preserve 10 miles from downtown St. Peteresburg with 7 miles of pristine beach. The best feature of Fort DeSoto Park is the absence of development. It has the same charm that it did decades ago. Recent additions include a canoe trail and a 4 mile paved trail for cyclists and skaters. There's an 1898-era fort on the preserve that is fun to explore. There's camping available - Call (727) 582-2267 for info. Rentals: For canoe, kayak and bicycle reservations, call (813) 390-7233 days and (813) 634-2228 evenings. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. Parking is free but you must pay state collected tolls of 85 cents.

Directions:

Take Interstate 275 to Exit 4. Head west along Pinellas Bayway, passing the first toll booth. Turn south on the Bayway. Continue on through the second toll booth to the park.Take Interstate 275 to Exit 4. Head west along Pinellas Bayway, passing the first toll booth. Turn south on the Bayway. Continue on through the second toll booth to the park.

Comments by visitors: (most recent first)

Might possibly be the nicest beach we have ever visited.Very clean,nice restrooms and an outstanding fishing pier.Weekdays are the best!-- CHARLIE CIANI

great beaches & relaxing times just check wind & weather for best beach of the day for best times!-- bill queen

We have camped at Fort DeSoto Park several times. We call it our little slice of heaven. We love the beautiful campsites and clean facilities. It's well worth the 24 hour drive to get there!-- Debbie Reed

One of the best state parks and best kept beaches that my family and I have visited in Florida. Highly recommend it any family. Ihope to return it some day while in the Tampa area.-- Jim Peraza

One of the most beautiful places in florida. -- amy

Beautiful campsites, very clean and peaceful. The balmy breezes were wonderful.-- Ann Burden

 

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