What are some outdoor attractions near Clearwater?

Just south of Clearwater through Largo and Seminole, St. Petersburg’s Fort De Soto Park has waterfront campgrounds, fishing piers, and sprawling beaches. There’s also a ferry to Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge and State Park, an untouched island sanctuary for marine birds, sea turtles, and gopher tortoises. Its clear waters make Egmont Key a popular snorkeling site. If you’re all beached out, head through Tarpon Springs to one of the region’s inland spots like the J B. Starkey Wilderness Park. Here you can hike or mountain bike through pine forests and scrub. The James E. Gray Preserve also has accessible boardwalks for an elevated hiking experience. Just across the causeway lies Sand Key Beach, a laid-back beach park and sunset destination that’s home to terns, plovers, and nesting sea turtles. For a wilder beach experience, make the day trip to the undeveloped Caladesi Island State Park, accessible by kayak or a ferry from Honeymoon Island Docks. Caladesi has pristine beaches, as well as kayak and hiking trails through mangrove forests. Accessible by car via the Dunedin Causeway near Palm Harbor, Honeymoon Island State Park is a top spot for swimming, collecting seashells, and laying out in the sun. Wander the four miles of beach, or follow the Osprey Trail through a pine forest and osprey rookery. Kayaks rentals are available on-site or from outfitters on the causeway. You can also explore different options for camping near Clearwater on Hipcamp.