State Park · Florida, United States
Cayo Costa State Park
Cayo Costa State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 2,667 acres (1,079 ha), established in 1976.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Lee 26°39′37″N 82°14′25″W / 26.6604°N 82.2402°W / 26.6604; -82.2402, Florida, United States |
| Area | 2,667 acres (1,079 ha) |
| Established | 1976 |
| Coordinates | 26.6719° N, 82.2469° W |
| Managed by | Florida state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Cayo Costa State Park
Cayo Costa State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Florida, on Cayo Costa (formerly known as La Costa Island or Padilla Rancho), an island directly south of Boca Grande (Gasparilla Island) and just north of North Captiva Island, approximately 12 miles (19 km) west of Cape Coral. The park is accessible only by charter boat (with or without captain), private boat, or ferry.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Cape Coral, Florida |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 12 miles west of Cape Coral |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) · Fort Myers, United States · 32.0 miles away
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) · Sarasota/Bradenton, United States · 53.4 miles away
- St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) · Pinellas Park, United States · 89.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Florida
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cayo Costa State Park?
Cayo Costa State Park is in Florida, United States (26.6719° N, 82.2469° W).
When was Cayo Costa State Park established?
Cayo Costa State Park was established in 1976, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Cayo Costa State Park?
Cayo Costa State Park covers 2,667 acres (1,079 ha).
How do I get to Cayo Costa State Park?
The nearest town is Cape Coral, Florida. about 12 miles west of Cape Coral.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Florida_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Florida state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cayo_Costa_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).