Snorkel & dive
| Location | Bokeelia, Florida |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $22/night |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Florida State Parks |
From the park's listing on Florida State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you book.
This weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
Cayo Costa State Park is a Florida State Parks campground in Bokeelia. It lists 22 tent sites. Pets are allowed per the listing.
Alert
Campfires are only allowed in designated fire rings located at each campsite/cabin. Charcoal and propane grills are also permitted at each campsite and cabin. If you are using charcoal, please ask park staff about proper disposal of charcoal ashes at check-in.
No Campfires
Currently, no campfires are allowed at the Park due to a county wide burn ban, however charcoal is still permitted at this time.
Note
Access to the island by private boat or ferry service. The Park does not provide ferry services therefore visitors are responsible for finding their own transportation to and from the island. Charcoal grills and picnic tables are provided at each tent site and cabin. Cabins are available on Cayo Costa. Each cabin sleeps up to six people. Each cabin is furnishedwith three bunk beds and a table. The cabins are very primitive and do not have electricity or any other amenities.They are centrally located to bathrooms and showers. Each cabin is conveniently located to the beach area and nature trails.
Facility Important Information
The park gates close at sunset. If you plan to arrive late, please contact the park prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of your arrival. For camping assistance after hours, please call the ranger duty phone at 239-633-1654
Camping on the island park is reservable year-round, but the park is only accessible by private boat or passenger ferry service.The Park does not provide ferry services therefore visitors are responsible for finding their own transportation to and from the island.
There is no electricity at the park and there are no stores or restaurants on the island. Generators are not allowed. Ice is for sale at the ranger station. Bring plenty of insect repellent between June and November. Always bring sunscreen. Food should be brought in animal proof containers.
The campground is one mile west down the main campground road from the passenger ferry dock. Tram service is available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to carry gear and campers to the campground. Before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m., campers are responsible for toting their gear in and out.
For everyone's enjoyment, including pets, please observe the pet camping rules found in the complete Florida State Parks Pet Policy, click here floridastateparks.org/things-to-know/pet-policy.
Pets are not allowed in any state park cabins or cabin areas.
Service animals are welcome in all areas of the park where visitors are normally allowed.
No one younger than 18 may camp overnight unless accompanied by a responsible adult, who will remain onsite for the period rented.
From the Florida State Parks booking site, checked Oct 25, 2026.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Florida State Parks. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on UseDirect.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 023 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 001 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 002 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 003 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 004 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 005 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 006 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 007 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 008 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 009 loop b | X | X |
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Florida State Parks — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
4 Nautical Miles West Of Pine Island
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Cayo Costa State Park protects the Charlotte Harbor Estuary and provides visitors with a majestic piece of untouched Florida. An unspoiled Gulf Coast island evokes images of wind-shaped trees, dunes, beaches and freedom to explore. This especially rings true for Cayo Costa Island. Accessible only by boat or kayak, this former fishing ground of the Calusa Indians features nine miles of undeveloped shoreline for swimming, snorkeling, shelling, fishing, birdwatching and exploration along with several walking and bicycling trails through the island's interior. Shorebirds are numerous and one might spot manatees, porpoises and sea turtles offshore. This is coastal Florida at its best! Campsites and cabins are available for overnight stays and a ferry service runs to the island from several mainland locations.
| Agency / operator | Florida State Parks |
|---|---|
| Booking | Operator's own booking — Florida residents up to 11 months ahead, non-residents 10; new dates open daily at 8 a.m. ET [Florida State Parks] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
This listing doesn't publish RV length limits, so confirm your rig fits. Pickup area: Tampa (Tampa International (TPA)), about 91 mi straight-line from Cayo Costa State Park. RV rentals in Tampa
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Pick up in Palmetto| $22 |
| 011 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 012 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 013 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 014 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 015 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 016 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 017 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 018 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 019 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 020 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 021 loop b | X | X | $22 |
| 022 loop b | X | X | $22 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Hookups |
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| Not listed |
| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Florida State Parks — Reservation Information (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reserve.floridastateparks.org listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Cayo Costa State Park, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
