Established 1976 | Phone +1 239-597-6196 | |
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Address 11135 Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL 34108, USA Management Florida Department of Environmental Protection Similar Clam Pass Park, Lowdermilk Park, Waterside Shops, Naples Zoo, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary | ||
Delnor wiggins pass state park naples fl
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Recreation Area is a Florida State Park located on a barrier island on Florida's southwest coast near Naples, Florida, six miles west of Exit 111 on I-75. The Cocohatchee River and the Gulf of Mexico are accessible from the park, which contains a hard bottom reef.
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- Delnor wiggins pass state park naples fl
- Delnor wiggins pass state park overview and aerial views
- Fauna
- Recreational activities
- Hours
- References
Delnor wiggins pass state park overview and aerial views
Fauna
Among the wildlife of the park are bald eagles, ospreys, owls, loggerhead sea turtles, West Indian manatees and migratory shorebirds. The endangered gopher tortoise can also be found there. It is the only tortoise found east of the Mississippi River.
Recreational activities
Activities include fishing, sunbathing, swimming, beachcombing, boating and nature viewing. Visitors can also scuba dive, snorkel, kayak, and picnic.
Amenities include beaches, boat ramp and docks, picnic areas and a pavilion that can hold 100, and boardwalks that lead to the picnic areas.
Hours
Florida state parks are open between dawn and sundown every day of the year (including holidays). Admission is $6 per vehicle.