Fort DeSoto Park

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 " :)

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!

This is an absolutely beautiful park with lovely beaches and an awesome fort to explore. Very family friendly and reasonable entrance fee

Great place for a picnic . Get here early to save a tables/benches & shaded areas , but most importantly the grill!

Super nice for an afternoon walk, sightseeing alongside the beach and cannons!

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.”

They have an awesome dog friendly beach ! Seeing part of the old Fort is pretty cool too.

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.

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

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

Great view of the Skyway bridge from this park , lots of birds, dolphins and wildlife

Try kayaking the mangrove trails ! Post a picture of your park adventure when you check in and tag #WhereSummerRocks.

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!

Beautiful state park with tons of activities. All day parking pass is $5.

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

Great spot to look at the Skyway Bridge while you relax. We love taking the dog and RV and spending the day.

This spot is a great place to kayak around... shallow enough to get out and yet deep enough to see dolphins frolicking.

Great place to spend a whole day and enjoy nature.

A great beach with campgrounds , picnic areas , bike trails , boat ramps and fishing piers . (The Short List: Top 5 beaches .) Read more

This is the best place. So quiet . And lovely. Clear water.

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

Never a bad experience here! It's a good fishing spot too!

One of my most favorite campgrounds in Florida. Awesome sunsets delivered right to your site!

Beautiful place to camp with your camper or tent.

Great old fort , more of American history saved

My absolute favorite park .

You can see Fourth of July fireworks from St. Pete Beach from the campground .

Stop by the Snack Shop and pick up a Cookie Dough Ice Cream Waffle Cone !

North beach is the best beach in pinellas county . All others overrated

Love love love this place. Can't wait to camp here. Dog friendly !

Nature in a place with local people.

I camp here as often as possible

There are hundreds of crabs by me.

wow so nice and i love it????

Epic Birding can be done here.

Beautiful beach ! Its our personal favorite.

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.

Great for dogs

Do not ride the manatees! No joke some crazy lady that not long ago and got arrested! They are so lovable!

Fort has reopened. Ramps and stairs to the top

Nice beach great views

It was ok. They only allow dogs in a rather small dog park . And only one beach which was overly crowded .

Rented kayaks . Price was good & people who worked there were friendly

Awaking when fogs present!

Best beach ever!!!

Book 6 months in advance to get a prime waterfront site

Great windsurfing at the mouth of Tampa Bay

They should rename this park to Crabs Park ...

Now they charge $5 to enter the park , not cool!!

Great park