State Park / State Forest
Near Cayo Costa Island (boat-only), Florida: $22–$40/night, tent sites only, no RV pads. Open Year-round. Book 11 months ahead via FL State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Cayo Costa Island (boat-only), Florida
How much does camping at Cayo Costa State Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Cayo Costa State Park Campground near Cayo Costa Island (boat-only), Florida (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $22–$40/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Tent-only. Reservations: 11 months ahead via FL State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$22–$40/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Tent-only
Reservation window
11 months ahead via FL State Parks portal
The insider read
Boat-only barrier island — Tropic Star ferry from Pine Island is the public-access route. 9 miles of undeveloped beach. Cabins are bare-bones (bring linens, water, food). Shelling is the unique-fish — best after winter storms.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at floridastateparks.orgOn site
Book it right
PickRV doesn't handle campground bookings — reserve direct through the official channel so policies and cancellations flow through one record.
Opens reserve.floridastateparks.org
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