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Fort DeSoto Park

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Fort DeSoto, Tierra Verde

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Fort DeSoto Park

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"North beach is the best beach in pinellas county."(3 Tips)
"Great spot to look at the Skyway Bridge while you relax."(2 Tips)
"The dog beach is great too."(2 Tips)
"Great old fort, more of American history saved"(2 Tips)

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Jodie CainSeptember 5, 2012
Site 205 is great! Shaded, close to bathrooms, waterfront. Great sunset view and have seen lots of wildlife-- including dolphins swimming around right in our temp "backyard" :)
Dave GAugust 12, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Have a four legged furry friend? Check out their dog beach! It is awesome. But please, pick up after your dogs and don't throw it in the water. People and dogs are swimming plus it's nasty & rude!
Taylor HartzelAugust 8, 2017
This is an absolutely beautiful park with lovely beaches and an awesome fort to explore. Very family friendly and reasonable entrance fee
DonTonTingoAugust 1, 2015
Cool State park but bring a bike cuz it's huge otherwise you'll drive to each area. Check out the fort. Nothing crazy but free.
Parents MagazineJuly 13, 2011
This beach is perfect for a family-fun day. Not only is the water super clean, the large lagoon doesn’t get above three feet deep, making a “natural kiddie pool.”
Yanira RiosOctober 5, 2014
Super nice for an afternoon walk, sightseeing alongside the beach and cannons!
Marvin CoreaMay 22, 2017
They have an awesome dog friendly beach! Seeing part of the old Fort is pretty cool too.
Maggie MacGSeptember 26, 2015
Beautiful state park with tons of activities. All day parking pass is $5.
Kimmie OhhDecember 14, 2019
Great place for a picnic. Get here early to save a tables/benches & shaded areas, but most importantly the grill!
Matt StarrFebruary 24, 2016
Great view of the Skyway bridge from this park, lots of birds, dolphins and wildlife
TBOcomApril 20, 2011
Excellent beaches, campgrounds, picnic areas and bike trails, as well as its namesake Army post. The Short List: one of our top 5 best places to take your guests. Read more
TBOcomMay 20, 2011
Dogs can bark obnoxiously and frolic playfully in their own little water world a few steps from one of the nation's top-rated beaches. (The Short List: Top 5 dog parks.) Read more
Beacon WindowsJanuary 1, 2012
Great spot to look at the Skyway Bridge while you relax. We love taking the dog and RV and spending the day.
KellyApril 15, 2010
The North Beach is amazing! So beautiful! The dog beach is great too. So much to do here...camping, kayaking, biking, great trails, voted best beach. A must visit!
TBOcomMay 20, 2011
A great beach with campgrounds, picnic areas, bike trails, boat ramps and fishing piers. (The Short List: Top 5 beaches.) Read more
Kevin McGeeverFebruary 26, 2010
Named best American beach in 2005 by Stephen Leatherman. Great campsites on the water, kayaking and canoeing, mangroves, sea birds, a Spanish-American War fort, a fishing pier Read more
WorldStridesApril 6, 2011
Interesting Fun Fact: Egmont Key was used as a prison for captured Seminole Indians during the Seminole Wars and was occupied by Union forces during the Civil War in an effort to block supplies to the
Beacon WindowsJanuary 1, 2012
This spot is a great place to kayak around... shallow enough to get out and yet deep enough to see dolphins frolicking.
Jacque RompreyFebruary 11, 2012
One of my most favorite campgrounds in Florida. Awesome sunsets delivered right to your site!
Eva 🐾 BanovaMay 27, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Great place to spend a whole day and enjoy nature.
Visit St. Pete / ClearwaterJuly 2, 2013
Try kayaking the mangrove trails! Post a picture of your park adventure when you check in and tag #WhereSummerRocks.
Victoria MathenyOctober 13, 2015
This is the best place. So quiet. And lovely. Clear water.
Notorious DPGJune 3, 2013
North beach is the best beach in pinellas county. All others overrated
Moe DexlerDecember 19, 2016
Beautiful place to camp with your camper or tent.
Brennen CollierMarch 31, 2015
Never a bad experience here! It's a good fishing spot too!
AmyAugust 8, 2014
My absolute favorite park.
Terry COctober 2, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great old fort, more of American history saved
★Bryan★July 5, 2012
Been here 50+ times
You can see Fourth of July fireworks from St. Pete Beach from the campground.
Shay WorthingNovember 2, 2015
I camp here as often as possible
Tiffany NicoleJuly 9, 2018
It was ok. They only allow dogs in a rather small dog park. And only one beach which was overly crowded.
Anthony BurgosAugust 23, 2011
Love love love this place. Can't wait to camp here. Dog friendly!
Megan PaskasMarch 16, 2012
Beautiful beach! Its our personal favorite.
Nicole SmithJuly 29, 2013
There are hundreds of crabs by me.
Maximiliano CunhaSeptember 22, 2015
Nature in a place with local people.
JonathanOctober 26, 2015
Epic Birding can be done here.
Jennifer matamorosMarch 15, 2015
wow so nice and i love it😊
Matt KindellMarch 24, 2012
Stop by the Snack Shop and pick up a Cookie Dough Ice Cream Waffle Cone!
Judy BarrettMarch 17, 2012
Fort has reopened. Ramps and stairs to the top
Scott ThompsonDecember 1, 2009
Go to Fort Desoto Park, make sure you bring lunch, sit on top of the big canon,eat lunch, and bask in the beauty around you.
Connie SMarch 31, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Rented kayaks. Price was good & people who worked there were friendly
Veronica MedinaNovember 27, 2015
Great for dogs
Robert ShepardNovember 3, 2012
Nice beach great views
Anna MNovember 6, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Awaking when fogs present!
Anna MNovember 6, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Best beach ever!!!
Larry MilesApril 4, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Book 6 months in advance to get a prime waterfront site
Nicole SmithJuly 29, 2013
They should rename this park to Crabs Park...
Justin HoodJune 9, 2012
Now they charge $5 to enter the park, not cool!!
John Davis RorerMarch 16, 2013
Do not ride the manatees! No joke some crazy lady that not long ago and got arrested! They are so lovable!
Gary GorkeApril 30, 2012
Great windsurfing at the mouth of Tampa Bay
Susan ErnstAugust 13, 2013
Great park

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