Driving Directions
Don Pedro Island is located west of Cape Haze, and is only accessible by boat or ferry.

Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Don Pedro Island is part of an extensive chain of barrier islands extending along the Gulf Coast of Florida. Located in Charlotte County between Knight Island and Little Gasparilla Island, Don Pedro Island has approximately one mile of beach that has been acquired for use as a state recreation area.

Park Activities

Boating, Fishing, Picnicking, Scuba Diving, and Swimming

Picnicking
A picnic pavilion, restroom facility, tables and grills are available on the island.

Swimming
Year-round swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, sunbathing and shelling. Caution should be taken when swimming as there are no lifeguards on duty at this site. Visitors are reminded that it is prohibited to remove live shells (hermit crabs, sand dollars, etc.).