VisitSPC.com/FortDeSoto Beaches Fort De Soto Park Ahhh, it’s so magnificent. From shorelines with dramatic driftwood to nature trails and scampering shorebirds, Fort De Soto Park offers miles of pine-shaded picnic grounds, a historic bastion and campgrounds. It’s locals’ favorite and a big sparkling emerald in St. Pete-Clearwa-ter’s crown of Gulf Beaches. RECENT BUZZ: A new and improved Fort De Soto Park Bay Pier is now even more optimal for spotting dolphins, fishing, watching the sunset and embarking on the Egmont Key Ferry . WHERE TO STAY: Campgrounds offer clean restrooms, showers and waterfront sites. Note: The campsites get snatched up quickly. Book in advance. Pet-friendly spots are available. WHERE TO PLAY: Go back in time to the historic fort . Bring the fur babies to the pet beach and pet playground . Kayak through mangrove-enshrouded inlets. Picnic under shady pines next to exquisitely unadulterated beaches. A paved trail helps you see it all. WHAT LOCALS KNOW: The crosscurrents of Tampa Bay and the Gulf make Fort De Soto Park’s sandy apex a popular spot for kiteboarding . VISITSPC .COM 37
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