Ok Camping, Awesome Beach!

• 4 out of 5 stars by armycamper from Tampa, Florida
• May 8, 2010

Quote: Waterfront Campsite is a must. Bathrooms ok. Central dump stations. No cable, WIFI only at office not at sites. 4 mile bike ride to the beach. North beach has a small snack shop open until 4. The beach was awesome, hardly any people, clear... Read the full Fort De Soto Park review

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Ft Desoto Campground - Pinellas County Park

• 5 out of 5 stars by creekland from East Berlin, Pennsylvania
• February 21, 2007

Quote: Imagine the perfect public campground. Ft. Desoto is probably as close as you can come to making that image a reality. This park was likely created by a camper - and parks designed by campers suit campers extremely well! The only complaint some... Read the full Fort De Soto Park review

From journal Inexpensive Florida - Discover the State Parks

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Fort De Soto

• 4 out of 5 stars by Tolik from Tampa, Florida
• March 21, 2006

Quote: The 105-year-old fort is a landmark of the Tampa Bay history. First inhabitants of the area were the Tocobaga Indians, who inhabited the islands from approximately 1,000 AD to 1,500 AD. On April 15, 1528, a Spanish explorer, Panfilo de Narvaez,... Read the full Fort De Soto Park review

From journal The Best American Beach in 2005

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The Islands in the Gulf

• 5 out of 5 stars by Tolik from Tampa, Florida
• March 21, 2006

Quote: Mullet Key is the home of Fort De Soto State Park, a popular historical and recreational place. The Park encompasses 1,136 acres, consists of 5 pristine islands called ‘keys’ in Florida, and offers superb amenities. Visitors enjoy exploring the... Read the full Fort De Soto Park review

From journal The Best American Beach in 2005

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Fort De Soto Park

• 5 out of 5 stars by bakes4 from Peru, Illinois
• January 21, 2006

Quote: We heard that Fort De Soto Park was ranked the no. 1 beach by Dr. Beach, so we had to check it out. We are very glad we did. It is gorgeous. There is something for everyone: biking, swimming, hiking, kayaking, and exploring an old fort from the... Read the full Fort De Soto Park review

From journal Celebrating Our 25th in Madeira Beach

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Fort DeSoto State Park

• 5 out of 5 stars by tramatore from Canfield, Ohio
• January 16, 2006

Quote: This park is well worth the trip--definitely pack a cooler and spend the day here. Just watch out for the raccoons; they are all over the place, and they do try to steal your food if not in a tight cooler. They do come right up to your coolers and... Read the full Fort De Soto Park review

From journal Year-End Getaway

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Fort Desoto

• 5 out of 5 stars by Laurenne from Saint John, New Brunswick
• May 3, 2004

Quote: OK, I lied. This was DEFINITELY my favorite beach. It was so warm and so beautiful, and I found the prettiest shells for my fish tank. I also took some amazing photos of the wildlife -- there were beautiful birds all over the place.

From journal St. Petersburg and surrounding beaches

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Pass-A-Grille or Fort Desoto

• 4 out of 5 stars by Mary Ann M from Yonkers, New York
• November 12, 2000

Quote: Both Pass-A-Grille and Fort DeSoto Park are located in the St. Pete's immediate area. First, Pass-A-Grille, less touristy beach, picturesque. Quaint houses just off the beach in this historic town. Try 'Hurricanes' (a unique building) for drinks,... Read the full Fort De Soto Park review

From journal Florida - The West Coast

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