Boca Grande: Gasparilla Island State Park - North Unit
About
Boca Grande: Gasparilla Island State Park - North Unit is a public beach access point in Florida, about 9 miles from the town of Bokeelia. It offers parking, restrooms and accessible access, making it a straightforward stop for a beach day on Gasparilla Island. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from about November through April. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 77°F with lows near 53°F, while summer highs climb into the low 90s and rainy days become far more frequent from June through September. A fee is charged to use the beach. For a meal or a stay close by, The Gasparilla Inn and Club sits about half a mile away.
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 - North 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, 20 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 fishing0.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
