Can you snorkel at Cayo Costa State Park?

Can you snorkel at Cayo Costa State Park?

Welcome to Cayo Costa State Park Accessible only by boat or kayak, this former fishing ground of the Calusa Indians features nine miles of undeveloped shoreline for swimming, snorkeling, shelling, fishing, birdwatching and exploration along with several walking and bicycling trails through the island’s interior.

Is Cayo Costa worth visiting?

This place is a nature lover’s dream. It amazing that it is as large a barrier island as it is, and yet still be so unspoiled. For anyone who treasures these types of coastlines, as I do; I urge you to make the long trek (drive, wait, ferry, wait, tram, tote) to your accommodation at Cayo Costa State Park.

Are there rats on Cayo Costa?

Does Cayo Costa have rats? Yes, Cayo Costa island has rats. The palm rat or ship rat are climbers and inhabit the palm trees around the campground. They become active once the last light is out and everyone goes to bed.

Are there bathrooms on Cayo Costa?

Cayo Costa has modern restroom facilities, conveniently located in the camping areas, equipped with flushable toilets and cold water rinse-off showers. Potable water is also available at the restrooms.

Where can I snorkel in Cayo Costa?

Several of the better snorkeling spots are nearby Cayo Costa State Park including Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, Stump Pass Beach and Captiva Island.

Where is Cabbage Key in Florida?

Cabbage Key is about 20 miles northwest of Fort Myers, 5 miles south of Boca Grande, 8 miles north of Sanibel and Captiva islands. It is directly across from marker 60 on the Intracoastal Waterway. The closest boats leave from Pineland Marina on the northern end of Pine Island, about a 40 minute drive from Fort Myers.

Are there snakes on Cayo Costa?

Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes (left) are large snakes (can reach over 5′ in length). They occur on the mainland as well as barrier islands throughout Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. They have been documented from Sanibel, Captiva, North Captiva, Cayo Costa and Gasparilla Island as well as the Keys.

Can you kayak from Pine Island to Cayo Costa?

The Great Calusa Blueway kayak trail goes from Pine Island to Cayo Costa. You can use this to reach Cabbage Key for a hamburger in Paradise or even kayak to Cayo Costa if you’re a strong and experienced paddler. Camping – Camping is one of the best parts of Cayo Costa.

Are dogs allowed on Cayo Costa?

You can bring your dog with you on the boat to come to Cayo Costa State Park for no additional fee. It’s a pet-friendly state park. Dogs are allowed in tents at the Cayo Costa camping area but are not allowed to stay overnight in the cabins. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the food service areas either.

Can you kayak to Cayo Costa?

Carefully cross Boca Grande Pass along the bay side to Cayo Costa Island. This island is only accessible by boat. After roughly two miles, you’ll see the Cayo Costa State Park boat dock. Paddle up the small inlet to the right of the dock to a kayak landing spot on a tiny beach in the mangroves.

Is there a beach on Cabbage Key?

Here, you will discover secluded natural beaches that are perfect for relaxation and, should the spirit move you, a romantic getaway. Cabbage Key encompasses 100 acres of under-developed paradise. Visitors can reach the island only by boat, seaplane or water taxi.

Can you kayak from Cayo Costa to Cabbage Key?

What is this? Kayakers looking for a longer or alternative trip can paddle north to the entrance to Cayo Costa State Park, which is about a 90 minute paddle north. While Cabbage Key is directly across from Useppa Island, that Island does not allow visitors and Cabbage Key Inn does not allow kayaks to go there.