Mound Key Archaeological State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Free entry
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Lee County, about 3 miles east of Fort Myers Beach, Mound Key Archaeological State Park covers about 120 acres.
Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching.
Fees and passes
The park lists no entrance fee.
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.
Things to do
BoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingHistoric sites and toursWildlife viewing and birding
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three-Quarter Mile Trail | 0.43 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Three-Quarter Mile Trail (Hiking) — 0.43 mi, Natural
Boating and paddling
Paddling Trail; Boating; Canoeing/Kayaking
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Getting there
- Address
- 3800 Corkscrew Road
Estero, FL 33928 - Nearest town
- Fort Myers Beach — about 3 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 26.4235, -81.8668
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