Fort Desoto, Florida
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Relax and enjoy Fort Desoto Park, Florida
Fort Desoto Park is an island off the southern tip of Pinellas County, Florida. It was named America's Top Beach in 2009, by Tirp Advisor and in 2005 was named the nations #1 beach Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, a.k.a. "Dr. Beach," With 2 beaches, a campground, fishing, boating, nature trails, and the historical fort, your bound to have an enjoyable day or weekend. We go here a couple of times a year and the kids have a ball. Watch the dolphins swimming around the pier. Last time I was there there was a baby dolphin swimming with it's mom. They were in perfect sync as the came out of the water every time. I have never been at this beach when the dolphins were not around.
Pack a lunch and head down to the beautiful Fort Desoto Island and spend the day with family and friends. Spend the weekend at the campground and enjoy the beautiful sunset over the water. Fort Desoto is a pet friendly beach, so bring them along too.
What you'll find here
- Where is Fort Desoto Park?
- Fort DeSoto, Florida, RV Today
- Current Weather
- Even the dogs love Fort DeSoto
- Fort DeSoto Park has a lot to offer
- A Slide show of Fort DeSoto, Florida
- 2008 Escape to Fort DeSoto
- Reviews from Yelp
- The Cannons at the wall of the fort
- The Dolphins
- Fort DeSoto pictures
- The pier
- Blog Posts from Google
- The Beach
- Book your trip to Fort DeSoto on Orbitz
Where is Fort Desoto Park?
Current Weather
Current weather conditions in Saint Petersburg, FL (33714)
Local Pollen Reports
80°F (Feels like 85°F)
Last update: 5/31/12 10:53 PM EDT
Humidity: 76%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 72°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.93in rising
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 8mph From: Airport Conditions
Tonight
Low
Low: 79°F
Sunrise: 6:35 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Friday
Jun 1
N/A
High: 81°F
Low: 77°F
Sunrise: 6:35 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Saturday
Jun 2
Scattered T-Storms
High: 85°F
Low: 78°F
Sunrise: 6:34 AM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Sunday
Jun 3
Isolated T-Storms
High: 87°F
Low: 79°F
Sunrise: 6:34 AM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Fort DeSoto Park has a lot to offer
- Over 3 miles of white sandy beach area with two beach areas
- Two fishing piers, one 500 foot long on Tampa Bay and the other 1000 foot long on the Gulf Coast. Both have concession and a bait shop.
- A campground with 238 units available. Complete with water, electricity, picnic tables, washer and dryers, grills, restrooms, showers and a play area.
- Fourteen group picnic shelters.
- A 12 foot wide 6.8 mile asphalt trail that connects the North and East Beach with the campground and the fort.
- A 2 1/4 mile canoe trail.
- A snack bar/gift shop overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
- Two nature trails, one in Arrowhead picnic area and the other in Soldiers Hole.
- The Quartermaster Museum
- A Dog Park
- The Fort
Reviews from Yelp
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 33715
- St Petersburg Beach (St Petersburg)
- "Been coming to these beaches since 1984. Never cease to amaze me with the different people you will meet, the different creatures you will see, or just how..." more
- Vinoy Park (St Petersburg)
- "At the 97X Backyard BBQ!" more
- Yoga Energy Studio (St Petersburg)
- "Donation-based yoga classes! I went to the Hot Core class on Sat morning, I was ready to do some slow stretching, relax, and just melt on my mat. Boy,..." more
- Speed Boat Adventures (St Petersburg)
- "wow. I cannot say enough about how much fun and a unique experience this was! If you are not aure if you should do this, definitely do it! My husband and..." more
- Sunshine Skyway Fishing Piers - North (St Petersburg)
- "Places like this are truly unique to the Florida lifestyle. It is a great spot to take someone who has never been fishing or even an out of town guest to..." more
- Al Lang Stadium (St Petersburg)
- "Situated right on the water in downtown St Pete, this is a great old stadium. The Rays used to hold spring training here, but they got a new complex built..." more
- CrossFit St Pete (St Petersburg)
- "i stepped into crossfit st pete 1 year ago looking to aid my running with some strength training. crossfit had been suggested to me by some friends and i..." more
- 1st Dance Studio (St Petersburg)
- "I love coming to First Dance studio! The owners, Julia and John make dance lessons fun and easy (even for me, who has two left feet :)! Of course, I can't..." more
- Al Sarmiento (St Petersburg)
- "He's 82 years young and a member of Cuba's Salon De La Fama. He teaches kids tennis, is a manager of an assisted living facility, a respiratory therapist..." more
- 85th Annual New Year's Golf Invitational (St Petersburg)
- "Begun in 1927, the Invitational is the oldest continuously running golf even in the Southeast and one of the oldest in the U.S. It was formatted as match..." more
The Cannons at the wall of the fort
The Dolphins
Fort DeSoto pictures
The pier
Blog Posts from Google
- Pinellas Parks Offer Plenty this Memorial Day Weekend
- Fort De Soto Park, located in the south end of the county, is one of the largest county parks in the state of Florida, with more than seven miles of shoreline. In central Pinellas County, Sand Key Park has almost a half mile of beachfront.
- Pinellas Parks Offer Plenty this Memorial Day Weekend
- Fort De Soto Park, located in the south end of the county, is one of the largest county parks in the state of Florida, with more than seven miles of shoreline. All county parks provide parking, restroom facilities and drinking fountains.
- Keep boating safety on course in Florida
- COM | Staff A few weeks ago an experienced paddleboarder set out from Fort DeSoto Park. He has not been seen since. His paddleboard with wallet, car keys and cellphone washed up near the mouth of the Manatee River. No one knows what happened, ...
- Pools a quick way to cool off
- Fort Payne Parks and Recreation Director Greg Conkle said the city's second pool at DeSoto Golf Course would not be open this summer. In Rainsville, the city pool is also open as well. Operational hours are from 1-5 pm Monday through Saturday and on ...
The Beach
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Sound like a great place to visit?
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CoolFoto
Feb 23, 2011 @ 5:52 pm | delete
- I have personally visited this park. It's great for dogs. Blessed by Travel neighborhood angel and added to www.squidoo.com/angel-of-travel .
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JOSSIE
Aug 3, 2010 @ 3:18 pm | delete
- yes it IS,IWILL LIKE TOGET DIRECTION
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cherylrogers
Jul 25, 2010 @ 4:34 pm | delete
- Fort DeSoto is a great place to canoe with small children. I've yet to see an alligator in the brackish water there. If you want to camp at a beachfront park, it's also a great bet. They've got nice picnic facilities as well.
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ChineseKitesforKids
Oct 4, 2009 @ 10:28 pm | delete
- Beautiful lens!! 5*****
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JenniferAkers Oct 3, 2009 @ 9:22 pm | delete
- We love Ft. DeSoto beach. Our family has planned a few birthday parties there. My son's school usually plans a yearly field trip there. He was there a couple weeks ago to do a beach clean up with Tampa Watch. Great lens!
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