Ft. DeSoto Park (St. Petersburg, FL)

Ft. DeSoto is one of my favorite parks in Florida, and the best part is, it's right in our backyard! There are 236 campsites at Ft. Desoto with the majority of them being right on the water. Pinellas County residents are able to book Ft. DeSoto 7 months in advance and all others, 6 months in advance. It is a county park, however, it is known around the nation for it's waterfront views and breathtaking sunsets. 

This park does fill up fast, but there are a few different ways to make sure you secure your waterfront vacation. See my previous blog post for tips on how to snag a site at this popular camping paradise! Once you do secure a site, you can book our RV with free delivery to Ft. DeSoto. The park has a variety of activities for visitors of all ages. 

The first thing we suggest is exploring the island. You can rent bikes near the snack shop on the north beach or you can rent one of these peddle bikes at the camp store. We have done both! The peddle bike was great, but warning, it is a work out!

There is a great bike path along the island. When you exit the campground, you will take a right, and that will lead you into the main park. Once you get into the main park, you will see an American Flag. To the left, there will be several areas where you can stop over and see great views of the Sunshine Skyway. There is also a playground if you bring the kiddos along!

If you go to the right at the flag, you will see some of the beautiful beaches Ft. DeSoto has to offer. If you decide to bring your rod and tackle, you can fish off the pier or hopefully, off the back of your waterfront site. There is a dog beach if you brought your water pup! Our favorite beach is North Beach. There are little tide pools where your little one can run around or if this is a couples trip, you can spend time collecting sand dollars or just enjoying the Florida sun. 

You can also see the island and beaches by kayak. There are kayaks for rent on the way into the park, and typically on the right once you enter the park. In addition to the beaches, you can also explore the Fort itself or take the ferry to Egmont or Shell keys. 

To find out more about all the amenities at Ft. DeSoto, visit their website here

We hope you are able to make your flip flop dreams come true at the campgrounds at Ft. DeSoto!