Cayo Costa State Park, accessible only by boat, is located approximately 12 miles west of Cape Coral, Florida. The Park occupies most of an island that lies in a chain of barrier islands that shelter Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound from the storms of the Gulf of Mexico. Tropic Star of Pine Island provides ferry service to the island.

Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Campers must be registered prior to 4:00 PM, the park office hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Tram hours are 10:00 AM – 2:45 PM.

Driving Directions

Cayo Costa State Park is located directly south of Boca Grande. Accessible only by passenger ferry or private boat. Reservations are required on the ferry service. Call Tropic Star of Pine Island at 239-283-0015.

Park Fees

Admission Fees - Honor $1.00 per person

Tent Camping Fee
All Year: $18.00 per night

Cabin Fees
All Year: Primitive $30.00 per night

Jug Creek
- May 1 - Nov 30 $66.00 per night. Weekly Fee $396.00
- Dec 1 - Apr 30 $82.00 per night. Weekly Fee $492.00

Yurt $22.94 per night

*All fees include tax

Cayo Costa State Park P.O. Box 1150 Boca Grande, Florida 33921 Phone: 941-964-0375 Fax: 941-964-1154 Park Manager: Reginald Norman