Caladesi Island State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 108 campsites
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org(727) 469-5918
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Caladesi Island State Park is a 2,429-acre park in Pinellas County, in Dunedin.
Things to do include beachcombing, historic sites, boating, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include 108 campsites across 6 camping areas, with tent sites.
Fees and passes
Varies by park (mostly per vehicle; some per person/pedestrian/cyclist; some free).
Statewide fee rule from Florida's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Florida State Parks Reservation System (UseDirect / Tyler 'RDR' platform)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dock D NR Restricted use: Volunteer | 12 | 12 with water | — |
| Dock C NR | 6 | 6 with water | — |
| Dock B NR | 32 | 32 with water | — |
| Dock A NR | 17 | 17 with water | — |
| Dock A | 15 | 15 with water | — |
| Dock C | 26 | 26 with water | — |
Camping details from the park
Dock D NR: 12 site(s) (12 with water) — Boat, Boat-In, Boat
Dock C NR: 6 site(s) (6 with water) — Boat, Boat-In, Boat
Dock B NR: 32 site(s) (32 with water) — Boat, Boat-In, Pull-Thru, Boat
Dock A NR: 17 site(s) (17 with water) — Boat, Boat-In, Boat
Dock A: 15 site(s) (15 with water) — Boat, Boat-In, Boat
Dock C: 26 site(s) (26 with water) — Boat, Boat-In, Boat
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingHistoric sites and toursCampingFishingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingPicnickingBeachcombingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caladesi Island State Park Paddling Trail | 3.76 mi | — | PaddlingOther surface |
| Hammock Loop / Beach Trail | 1.29 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Service Trail | 0.07 mi | — | length summed over 2 GIS segmentsHikingNatural surface |
| Beach Trail | 0.57 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Hammock Loop | 0.29 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Caladesi Island State Park Trail | 0.42 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Caladesi Island State Park Paddling Trail (Paddling) — 3.76 mi, Other
Hammock Loop / Beach Trail (Hiking) — 1.29 mi, Natural
Service Trail (Hiking) — 0.07 mi, Natural
Beach Trail (Hiking) — 0.57 mi, Natural
Hammock Loop (Hiking) — 0.29 mi, Natural
Caladesi Island State Park Trail (Hiking) — 0.42 mi, Natural
Swimming
Swimming; Beach Area
Boating and paddling
Camping (Boat); Boating; Ferry Dock
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
Water
- Swimming beach
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- #1 Causeway Boulevard
Dunedin, FL 34698 - Nearest town
- Dunedin
- Coordinates
- 28.0324, -82.8191
- Phone
- (727) 469-5918
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Florida State Parks (Florida Park Service) — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- FDEP Open Data ArcGIS: Florida State Park Boundaries (PARKS_BOUNDARIES layer 0), dataset modified 2026-09-10 per the DEP open-data hub
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology