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Fort De Soto Park Campground

236 sites · RV, Tent

Near the entrance to its namesake park, Fort De Soto Campground is set along the mangrove-lined shores of St Christopher and St Jean Keys.

Its 236 campsites sit below palm trees and face the Mullet Bay Bayou with spots for tents, vans, pop-up trailers, and RVs, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, plus water and electric hookups, while maintaining a mellow, family-friendly atmosphere (gas generators and alcohol are prohibited). The campground features restrooms, showers, dump stations, a playground, and a camp store with free wifi.

Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

  • All Fort De Soto Campground sites are reservable 6 months in advance, but Pinellas County residents get the first crack at reservations starting 7 months in advance. Campers can make bookings online or by calling (727) 582-2100.
  • Book well in advance for school breaks, national holidays, weekends, and summer at this popular campground.
  • Campsites #86-164 are pet-friendly for campers bringing pups.
  • When to Go

    Fall, winter, and spring are the most pleasant times for camping at Fort De Soto Park, when humidity recedes and night time lows drop to the upper 50s (there are more manatees in the water during winter, too). The summer months are hotter and more humid, with lows in the upper 70s and periodic rain showers. Many summer campers may prefer RV camping with fans to beat the heat. Summer and fall are also hurricane season on the Gulf, when monitoring the weather forecast is a must.

    What this place offers
    Campfire allowed
    Pets allowed
    Showers
    Toilets
    Potable water
    Picnic tables
    Sewage hookups
    No electric hookups
    236 sites
    RV, Tent
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    What this place offers
    Campfire allowed
    Pets allowed
    Showers
    Toilets
    Potable water
    Picnic tables
    Sewage hookups
    No electric hookups

    Your guide to camping in Fort De Soto Park Campground

    Overview

    Biking

    The park’s 7-mile, multi-use trail runs right by Fort De Soto Park Campground, letting cyclists, rollerbladers, and runners beach-hop the entire park away from traffic.

    Boating

    Fort De Soto features an 800-foot boat ramp on Madeleine Key, and campers can also ferry from the park to the nearby Shell and Egmont Keys.

    Fishing

    Fort De Soto Park has two fishing piers, each with a tackle and bait shop nearby. Wade and surf fishing is also popular.

    Paddling

    Rent kayaks near Fort De Soto to paddle around the islands or take on the park's 2.25-mile canoeing trail.

    Swimming

    Fort De Soto's famous North Beach has white-sand shores, shelling, and sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. It also features a swimming center with seasonal summer lifeguards and concessions, making it perfect for families. East Beach, which also features a swimming center, is closer to the campground and less crowded.

    Wildlife watching

    Fort De Soto offers tons of wildlife spotting opportunities, including the chance to see loggerhead turtles, manatee, dolphins, rays, and tropical fish. Osprey, white pelicans, and roseate spoonbill are just a few of the 328 bird species that also call the area home.

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