Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto Park is a county park located south-southwest of St. Petersburg, Florida, operated by Pinellas County. Head 6 mi north of Anna Maria to reach it. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1898.
A park & preserve, 6 mi north of Anna Maria
Anna Maria is the nearest base
Anna Maria is 6 miles south, with 12 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1898
Fort De Soto Park dates from 1898. About ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 71–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto Park is a county park located south-southwest of St. Petersburg, Florida, operated by Pinellas County. The park consists of five offshore keys, or islands: Madelaine Key, St. Jean Key, St. Christopher Key, Bonne Fortune Key and the main island, Mullet Key. The keys are connected by either bridge or causeway. The island group is accessible by toll road from the mainland. Historically, the islands were used for military fortifications; remnants and a museum exhibit this history. Two piers, beaches, picnic area, hiking trails, bicycling trails, kayak trail, and a ferry to Egmont Key State Park are available.
The park is a gateway site for the Great Florida Birding Trail.
- Type
- Park & preserve
- Established
- 1898
- Wikipedia readers
- 20K a year
Bases for Fort De Soto Park
Rooms are nearest in St. Petersburg (114) and St. Pete Beach (62).
- 1Tropicana Field
- 2Anna Maria Island
- 3Raymond James Stadium
- 4Benchmark International Arena
- 5Salvador Dalí Museum
- 6Al Lang Stadium
- 7John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
St. Petersburg
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
264,033 people
12 mi northeast of Fort De Soto Park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fort De Soto Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg | 12 mi northeast | 15 min | 114 71 hotels · 15 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 264,033 | $371K | D |
| St. Pete Beach 29% vacation homes | 7 mi north | 10 min | 62 52 hotels · 7 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 8,553 | $676K | C |
| Treasure Island 29% vacation homes | 11 mi north | 15 min | 61 45 hotels · 13 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 6,397 | $622K | C+ |
| Holmes Beach 31% vacation homes | 7 mi south | 10 min | 32 29 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,027 | $681K | B |
| Bradenton Beach 42% vacation homes | 11 mi south | 15 min | 36 31 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 921 | $489K | — |
| Anna Maria 34% vacation homes | 6 mi south | 10 min | 12 5 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 1,023 | $1,359K | — |
| Madeira Beach 29% vacation homes | 13 mi north | 20 min | 26 21 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 3,940 | $723K | C− |
| Clearwater | 25 mi north | 40 min | 120 85 hotels · 23 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 114,364 | $361K | C |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair Fort De Soto Park with these
All of these are within 35 miles.
Big draw112 mi Stadium & arenaTropicana Field
27 mi BeachAnna Maria Island
Big draw329 mi Stadium & arenaRaymond James Stadium
429 mi Stadium & arenaBenchmark International Arena
512 mi MuseumSalvador Dalí Museum
35 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Tampa3.8M visitors a year
612 mi Stadium & arenaAl Lang Stadium
719 mi MuseumJohn and Mable Ringling Museum of ArtPhoto credits
Tropicana Field: EaglesFanInTampa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Anna Maria Island: Bfpage at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Raymond James Stadium: NASA, Public domain · Benchmark International Arena: Miosotis Jade, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Salvador Dalí Museum: Taty2007, CC BY 3.0 · Busch Gardens Tampa: Wolle8ball, CC BY 3.0 · Al Lang Stadium: Franksgiving, CC BY-SA 4.0 · John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art: Taty2007, CC BY 3.0
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A visit to Fort De Soto Park: questions
What town is Fort De Soto Park near?
Anna Maria, FL, about 6 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Fort De Soto Park?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 71–81°.
What is the closest airport to Fort De Soto Park?
Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ), about 19 miles away.
Where should I stay near Fort De Soto Park?
St. Petersburg (12 mi, 114 places to stay), St. Pete Beach (7 mi, 62 places to stay) and Treasure Island (11 mi, 61 places to stay).
Ask a local in Anna Maria
No one has shared advice yet; Anna Maria’s Town Square takes questions.
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