State Parks Near Cape Coral, Florida
12 state park units lie within 50 miles of Cape Coral. The closest is Cayo Costa State Park, about 16 mi west of town. 8 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Cayo Costa State Park16 mi west
- Within 25 miles
- 8of 12 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 43 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 02 with free entry
State parks near Cape Coral, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Cape Coral; driving distance is usually longer.
Cayo Costa State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, beachcombing, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Cayo Costa State Park →Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park →Estero Bay Preserve State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, fishing, and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Estero Bay Preserve State Park →Gasparilla Island State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, beachcombing, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Gasparilla Island State Park →Mound Key Archaeological State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching.
Hours, fees and rules for Mound Key Archaeological State Park →Koreshan State Park
The park supports historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Koreshan State Park →Lovers Key State Park
Visitors come for beachcombing, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lovers Key State Park →Don Pedro Island State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Don Pedro Island State Park →Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park →Stump Pass Beach State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, beachcombing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Stump Pass Beach State Park →Myakka River State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Myakka River State Park →Oscar Scherer State Park
The park supports historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Oscar Scherer State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Cape Coral
- Cayo Costa State Park 16 mi west · 30 campsites
- Koreshan State Park 19 mi southeast · 77 campsites
- Myakka River State Park 46 mi northwest · 123 campsites
- Oscar Scherer State Park 47 mi northwest · 108 campsites
Cabins and lodging near Cape Coral
- Cayo Costa State Park 16 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Koreshan State Park 19 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Myakka River State Park 46 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Swimming near Cape Coral
- Cayo Costa State Park 16 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Gasparilla Island State Park 17 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lovers Key State Park 19 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Don Pedro Island State Park 24 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park 28 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 2 more in the list above
Hiking near Cape Coral
- Cayo Costa State Park 16 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park 16 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Estero Bay Preserve State Park 17 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Gasparilla Island State Park 17 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Mound Key Archaeological State Park 17 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Fishing near Cape Coral
- Cayo Costa State Park 16 mi west · Fishing listed
- Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park 16 mi north · Fishing listed
- Estero Bay Preserve State Park 17 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Gasparilla Island State Park 17 mi west · Fishing listed
- Mound Key Archaeological State Park 17 mi southeast · Fishing listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Free state parks near Cape Coral
- Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park 16 mi north · No entrance fee listed
- Mound Key Archaeological State Park 17 mi southeast · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near Cape Coral
What is the closest state park to Cape Coral?
Cayo Costa State Park is the closest, about 16 miles west of Cape Coral in a straight line. Next are Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park and Estero Bay Preserve State Park.
How many state parks are near Cape Coral?
12 state park units are within 50 miles, and 8 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Cape Coral have camping?
4 parks list camping, the nearest being Cayo Costa State Park, Koreshan State Park and Myakka River State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Cape Coral?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Cape Coral?
2 parks list no entrance fee: Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park and Mound Key Archaeological State Park. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near North Port, FL31 mi northwest
- Near Marco Island, FL52 mi south
- Near Sebring, FL66 mi northeast
- Near Bradenton, FL69 mi northwest
- Near Bartow, FL87 mi north
- Near St. Petersburg, FL87 mi northwest
Or see all Florida state parks or every city we cover.
Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.