Message from the Manager

This year why not resolve to do something that is enjoyable, healthy and fun. Please join me in resolving to visit more Florida State Parks and more often. Generally, Florida State Parks are managed to be a local representation of what Florida looked like before modern man began to make alterations. I have often heard park guests speak of the regenerative powers of nature and especially in state parks. Some say when they visit a park it's like a weight is lifted from their shoulders. Many families spend the holidays in state parks. Parents are able to relax and kids can be kids. They plan and prepare meals together. They sit around the campfire, hike, bike and canoe together.

One of my goals as park manager is to have Collier-Seminole State Park fully integrated into the local community and the minds of the local residents. When residents from Everglades City, Goodland, Immokalee, Marco Island, Naples and Fort Myers have visitors from out-of-town, those visitors are brought to the park because of its' intrinsic beauty and value. When a tourist asks a resident "what is there to do around here?" I like the answer to be "you must visit Collier-Seminole State Park."

Joe Howard – Park Manager

In the early 1940's Barron Collier, a wealthy advertising entrepreneur and pioneer developer, made plans to design a park. By 1947, the land Collier had chosen was turned over to the state of Florida for management as a state park. Named in part for Collier and for the Seminole Indians who had made the area their home, Collier-Seminole State Park was opened to the public.

Hours of Operation

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

Driving Directions

Going south from Tampa on I-75, take Exit 101 (SR 951 & SR 84) and turn right. Follow 951 to US 41. Turn left on US 41 and the Collier-Seminole State Park will be 8 miles on the right just past CR 92.

Going west from Fort Lauderdale, take Exit 80 (SR 29), go south to 41 and turn right. Follow 41 for about 15 miles, and the Collier-Seminole State Park will be on your left.

Park Fees

Admission Fees - $4.00 for up to 8 people per car. Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Extra Passengers, Passengers In Vehicles With Holder of Annual Individual Entrance Permit, Members of Organized Groups - Admission Fee $1.00

Camping Fee
All Year: $18.00 plus tax

Canoe Rentals
$5.30 per hour All day $26.50

Boat Tour Fee
Adults $10.00 Children 6-12 - $7.50 Children under 6 are Free

Collier-Seminole State Park 20200 E. Tamiami Trail Naples, Florida 34114 Phone: 239-394-3397 Fax: Contact Park for Number Park Manager: Joe Howard