4.3124 reviewsPrice
$6/night
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Reservable
Sites
112 campsites
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Overnight accommodat...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
Price
$6/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
112 campsites
Season
Overnight accommodat...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
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15402 U.S. 301 North, Thonotosassa, FL 33592
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Learn more about alerts →Families and paddlers who book early get the most out of it. Fall is the sweet spot: manageable heat, fewer bugs, and good river levels for kayaking the rare Class II rapids. Sites 41, 61, and 110 are worth requesting specifically for hammock-friendly trees.
Sites 82-100 draw consistent complaints about wastewater odor and should be avoided. Anyone counting on campfires should know a Hillsborough County burn ban is currently in effect, leaving only attended grilling permitted. Flood-prone pads after rain are a real issue in some loop
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Context for the broader area surrounding Cayo Costa State Park Campground 2, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
The 69 mile long Folsom South Canal originates at Nimbus Dam on the American River in Sacramento County and extends southward, paralleling and to the east of State Highway 99 through San Joaquin County. Canal bikeway is open year round, and can be accessed at many locations. Call for details.
Nimbus Dam on the American River in Sacramento County and extends southward, paralleling and to the east of State Highway 99 through San Joaquin County.
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The island truly shines from late fall through early spring—roughly October through April—when comfortable temperatures, gentle breezes, and lower humidity make exploring a pleasure, and the insect population takes a much-appreciated vacation. Summer tells a different story: intense heat and humidity settle in, afternoon thunderstorms roll across the Gulf with regularity, and mosquitoes and no-see-ums claim their territory. Hurricane season peaks between August and October, so if you're planning a warm-weather visit, come prepared with insect protection and always check marine weather forecasts before making the boat trip over.
December–February offers comfortable temps, breezes and good exploring conditions.
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Basic, largely off-grid amenities: a central bathhouse with toilets and showers (serving the campground), picnic tables and charcoal grills near campsites. No individual site hookups; potable water and electricity have been reported as unavailable while overnight facilities remain closed following hurricane damage.
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