Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park | |
Iucn Category: | IV |
Map: | USA Florida |
Relief: | yes |
Location: | Charlotte County, Florida, USA |
Nearest City: | Punta Gorda, Florida |
Coordinates: | 26.8735°N -82.024°W |
Area: | 42518acres |
Governing Body: | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park is a 46000acres Florida State Park, composed of islands and land that surrounds Charlotte Harbor. It is part of the Southwest Florida Water Management District and protects the Gasparilla Sound/ Charlotte Harbor, Cape Haze, Matlacha Pass, and Pine Island Sound aquatic preserves.[1] It is site 22 on southern section of the Great Florida Birding Trail and offers boating, paddling, fishing, and hiking.[1]
The park can be accessed from Punta Gorda, Cape Coral, Cape Haze, El Jobean, Rotonda, and Little Pine Island. The main offices are approximately 3miles south of US 41/Tamiami Trail, in Punta Gorda.
There is no entrance charge. Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays).