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Enjoy 1,136 acres of natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, and historic fort at Fort De Soto Park. The park offers beach, boat ramp, camping, fishing, trails, ferry service, and more.
Fort De Soto Park is a county park with miles of serene, sandy shoreline, historic sites and other treasures. You can explore on land or water, visit a Spanish-America War-era fort, splash with your pups at the water’s edge or just lounge on sun-soaked beaches. The park also offers paved and natural trails, kayaking, fishing, camping and accessibility options.
Learn about the history and features of Fort De Soto Park, a Pinellas county park in Tampa Bay with fine beaches, fishing, nature trails, camping, boating and more. Find out how to get there, what to expect, and how to access the park's historic features, such as the four 12-inch seacoast rifled mortars and the two 6-inch Armstrong guns.
December 2, 1977. South-southwest of St. Petersburg, Florida, Fort De Soto Park is a park operated by Pinellas County on five offshore keys, or islands: Madelaine Key, St. Jean Key, St. Christopher Key, Bonne Fortune Key and the main island, Mullet Key. The keys are connected by either bridge or causeway. The island group is accessible by toll ...
- 1898–1906
- Pinellas County
- 8 miles (13 km) South of St. Petersburg, Mullet Key, Pinellas County, Florida
- Seacoast defense
beach Day. Great beach day at Fort De Soto Park. Entrance fee includes parking and there are plenty of spaces. A bit of a walk to the beach. There are washroom facilities as you walk in. A great place for families to spend the day. No lifeguards. Read more. Visited March 2024.
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Apr 14, 2020 · Learn about the history, attractions, and activities of Fort De Soto Park, a historic site and award-winning beach in St. Petersburg, Florida. Find out how to get there, what to expect, and how much it costs to enter this hidden gem of the Pinellas County Park System.
