Cayo Costa State Park Campground Temporarily closed
Temporarily closed: Florida State Parks says ferry service and overnight accommodations at Cayo Costa have been unavailable since July 28, 2025. The park is open for day visits by private boat. Official notice (checked Oct 26, 2026). Details.
Florida State Parks (FL DEP) campground in Cayo Costa State Park, Florida.
Summary
Managed by Florida State Parks (FL DEP), Cayo Costa State Park Campground sits in Florida, about 88 miles (straight line) from Tampa. Expect 29 overnight sites, with the state's published rate schedule ($16–$42). Sites are booked through the state park reservation system.
When it's open
Temporarily closed
Closure notice: Florida State Parks says ferry service and overnight accommodations at Cayo Costa have been unavailable since July 28, 2025. The park is open for day visits by private boat. Check the official page before you go.
Source: Florida State Parks, checked Oct 26, 2026. It says: “Effective July 28, 2025: Ferry services and overnight accommodations at Cayo Costa State Park are currently unavailable.”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsListed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesListed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when the state park system or OpenStreetMap report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Cayo Costa State Park Campground
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Campsite layout
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We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 29 sites it is the #69 largest of 94 Florida campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- There are 6 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Tampa ~88 mi, Orlando ~139 mi, Miami ~143 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Tents1 accessible site
Fee notes from the agency (source): This park has no separate fees page; its main page lists only: "$2 per person. Please use the honor box or ROK unit to pay fees. Correct change is required for the honor box. See all fees". We show the statewide range: The reservation information page says: "Campsite prices vary from $16 to $42 a night depending on the park. Cabin prices vary from $30 to $160 a night."
Trails near Cayo Costa State Park Campground
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.
Trails marked OSM: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Waters RV Park Private Private RV park |
6.5 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Myakka River Motorcoach Resort Private Private RV park |
19.6 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Gulf View RV Resort Private Private RV park |
19.8 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Encore Fort Myers Beach Private Private RV park |
23.1 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Gulf Waters RV Resort Private Private RV park |
24.0 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| San Carlos RV Park and Island Resort Private Private RV park |
24.3 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.