Fort Desota - St. Petersburg, Florida

Just a fabulous park to get away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Excellent beach and facilities together with an area for camping overnight. Well used by locals and regarded as one of the best beaches in Florida. Plan on visiting Fort Desota to see an awesome display of cannon power in earlier times. Our visits here are usually a full day trip.

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Left the beach crowd and searched for a barbecue pit. Picture was from that location and we were not disappointed. Peaceful and quiet time with the many birds in the area.

John`s Comments
Pack up your beach bag, put on your swimming gear, and visit this favorite beach along the gulf coast. Activities in the historic park include camping, kayaking, fishing, barbequeing, and of course swimming & walking along many of the beaches

John`s Recollections
A terrific park that is visited by many. Great for a day trip, as one can visit the fort, then partake in beach activies. Places to get away by yourself for barbeques and there is even an area for camping overnight.