Set on the Cayo Costa, just north of North Captiva Island and west of Cape Coral, Cayo Costa State Park is a Florida State Park on a barrier island that boasts miles of beautiful beaches, acres of pine forests, oak-palm hammocks, and dense mangrove swamps. Accessible only by boat, ferry, or helicopter, the 2,426-acre park has several nature trails for hiking and mountain biking as well as bird and wildlife watching and has excellent fishing opportunities. The park has several camping options with 30 primitive campsites with picnic tables, barbecue grills, and potable water, and there are modern restrooms with cold showers and flush toilets. The island also has rental cabins island, boat camping facilities, and bikes, kayaks, and paddleboards for hire.

Captiva, FL 33924, Phone: 941-964-0375

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