Beach Guide

Where to Park

Fort De Soto Park · lots & garages

Arrive early
lots fill fast

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12 PM today
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3 lots · 750 spaces. Scrub the time slider for the crowd estimate.

All Parking

at 12 PM · nearest first

North Beach Lot

~4 open

400 spaces · $5/day · Park lot · 20 min

Fort / Pier Lot

~73 open

200 spaces · $5/day · Park lot · 23 min

East Beach / Boat Ramp Lot

~71 open

150 spaces · $5/day · Park lot · 1.8 mi

On-street parking

0 metered spaces · N/A · No street parking — all parking is in designated park lots. Pay by plate or ParkMobile.

Local moves

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Fort De Soto has a $5/day fee vehicle charge at the tollbooth — cash or card accepted.

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North Beach fills by 9 AM on summer Saturdays; arrive at 7:30 AM or the tollbooth attendant will direct you to overflow.

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Camping guests get priority entry — campsites must be reserved months ahead for summer.

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The park closes at sunset — plan to be in your car 30 minutes before.

City parking info (727) 582-2267

happy hunting

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Main parking at Fort De Soto Park: North Beach Lot ($5/day) and Fort / Pier Lot ($5/day), plus street parking at N/A. Check today’s water, surf and UV on the conditions page.