Boca Grande: Gasparilla Island State Park-middle unit
About
Gasparilla Island State Park's middle unit is a public beach access point in Boca Grande, Florida, about 8 miles from the town of Bokeelia. It's a straightforward stop for a beach day, with parking, restrooms and accessible access on site. A fee is charged. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from winter into early spring, when typical averages from a nearby weather station at Punta Gorda show highs of about 77 to 83°F and only four or five wet days a month. Summer is markedly hotter and wetter, with highs in the low 90s and around 15 wet days a month in July and August. The closest neighbor is The Gasparilla Inn and Club, about 2 miles away, which offers fishing.
Beach Details
Parking
Lot
Fee
Entrance 3.00
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Boca Grande: Gasparilla Island State Park-middle unit
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Nov–Mar. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 77–83°F and lows of 53–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Punta Gorda 4 Ese, FL weather station, 21 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan77° high53° low
- Feb79° high55° low
- Mar83° high58° low
- Apr87° high62° low
- May91° high67° low
- Jun93° high73° low
- Jul94° high75° low
- Aug94° high75° low
- Sep93° high74° low
- Oct89° high68° low
- Nov83° high60° low
- Dec79° high56° low
Nearby
- The Gasparilla Inn and ClubLake fishing1.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
