Park Activities
Campfire Circle
Koreshan State Historic Site has a campfire circle
located near the campground by the Estero River.
Every Saturday night from January to March park
ranger's give a slide program about natural history,
the environment and other subjects related to the
park service. The area is also used for scout groups
to have meetings and events. Also during the winter
every Saturday morning, camper's coffee is offered
to campers. Donations are accepted.
Canoeing
Canoeing is a popular activity here in the park.
The river is a brackish tidal waterway which leads
to the Estero Bay approximately 3 miles west.
Fishing
There are several spots along the river for fishing.
The Estero River is brackish with snook, mullet, redfish
and other popular game fish. Freshwater bass can be
found as you paddle inland away from the Gulf. The
Estero Bay is located about 3 miles by canoe down
the river. It offers abundant saltwater fishing and
wildlife viewing opportunities. The bay is home to
bottlenose dolphins, manatees and several game fish.
Full Facility Camping
The park has 60 wooded campsites. Twelve sites are
designated tent camping only and located next to the
Estero River. All sites have electric, water, grill
and table. Pets are permitted in the campground overnight
with current vaccination papers and a wastewater dump
station is available for RV campers. A centrally located
bathhouse has a utility area with a washer, dryer
and sinks. The community campfire circle is for group
use, seasonal interpretive programs and camper get-togethers.
A volleyball court is next to the campground. The
large picnic area has a nature trail, small playground,
restroom, many grills and tables. The Estero River
borders the park and flows into the Estero Bay and
the Gulf of Mexico. There is a boat ramp and canoes
are available to rent. The Koreshan Historic Settlement
is open daily with guided tours on weekends.
For more information on camping in our park simply
click on the Reserve America link. Clicking on the
park map or selecting one of the camping area links
just below the park map will allow you to see a
map of the individual campsite locations. Select
any campsite icon to see a detailed description
of the individual campsite and what it has to offer.
Guided Tours
Koreshan Settlement guided or self-guided walks
are available.
Nature Trails
The park features a Hiking Trail along the river
and a Running Trail along the park boundary that
takes you through a pine flatwoods habitat.
Picnicking
The picnic area is located on the Estero River and
is well shaded by Pine trees. Also found there are
grills, restrooms and a playground.
RV's
RV camping is available in the park and there is
a wastewater dump station available for RV campers.
Wildlife Viewing
Bobcats, Grey Foxes, River Otters and Alligators
are all found along the Estero River. During the
Winter Manatees are found in our waters. Koreshan
is great for bird watching as it is home to over
a 100 bird species. Among them are Swallow-Tail
Kites, Bald Eagles , Bobwhites, Belted Kingfishers
and others.
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