Caladesi Island State Park Campground

Open — The park is open for day-use from 8 a.m. to sundown year-round, but overnight marina accommodations are currently unavailable due to storm damage from Hurricane Helene. Day-use marina access is limited to 10 vessels and electricity is not currently available at the marina. Remaining accommodations will reopen as conditions allow.

About

Caladesi Island State Park is one of the few untouched barrier islands along Florida's Gulf Coast, offering a unique boat camping experience at its bayside marina. The park's 108-slip marina provides overnight docking with 30-amp electric service and water hookups for boaters looking to spend the night on this pristine island. Accessible only by private boat or ferry from neighboring Honeymoon Island State Park, Caladesi offers visitors an escape to natural Florida. The island features over 3 miles of pristine white sand beaches, a 3-mile nature trail through one of the last remaining virgin slash pine forests, and winding mangrove kayaking trails on the bayside. The historic Scharrer Homestead sits in the island's interior, accessible via nature trails shaded by expansive live oaks. Marine life including dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles frequent the surrounding waters, while shorebirds nest along the beaches. Boat campers must register at the marina before sundown. Day-use facilities include picnic pavilions with tables and grills, bathhouses, beach wheelchairs, and a park concession offering casual beach fare and gifts. The park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown year-round. Note that traditional tent or RV camping is not available; this facility is exclusively for overnight boat docking.

Directions

Caladesi Island is accessible only by private boat or ferry. By ferry: Access from Honeymoon Island State Park at 1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL. By private boat: Navigate to the bayside marina on the island's east side. GPS coordinates: 28.0319791164223, -82.8196169637601.

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