E.G. Simmons Regional Park

Category: Park in Ruskin, Florida

Address: 2401 19th Ave NW, Ruskin, FL 33570, USA

Phone: +18136717655

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–7PM

Monday: 8AM–7PM

Tuesday: 8AM–7PM

Wednesday: 8AM–7PM

Thursday: 8AM–7PM

Friday: 8AM–7PM

Saturday: 8AM–7PM

Reviews

Pam Powell - Friedler

Sep 3, 2022

We l9ve this park for so many reasons, camping, kayaks, great beach!

John Parrish

Aug 30, 2022

Great times kayakin, fishin, and bikin ! Chris, our favorite Ranger could give lessons to State and National park Rangers about dealing with the public. I’m conflicted about giving such a good review, because I don’t want this place getting overcrowded

Matthew Villali

Aug 22, 2022

This is a great place for a weekend stay. There is plenty of space and plenty of campsites at this park. The beaches and campsites are kept clean. They have a small playset for the kids that is pretty close to the water and parking. The bathrooms here are kept really clean. A great spot for fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, bike riding, and swimming.

Jeremy Hall

Aug 6, 2022

This place is unbelievable for kayaking. The water is pristine. You can see manatees. If you get there early in the morning, you have a great chance to see dolphins. The course is really easy to navigate with all the tall white marker poles. The park itself is really nice, even their playground is a good one. There are lots of camping spaces and it's so much easier getting a space here than at Fort DeSoto (which is an awesome place of course).

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Questions & Answers

can you bring your own kayak ,

jerry weeden | Sep 16, 2018
Joyce Tessier | Sep 16, 2018

Yes

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Is the park pet friendly?

kayla rich | Sep 16, 2018
Malika Thompson-Sanks | Sep 16, 2018

Yes

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Is there fishing available?

Humberto Perez | Sep 16, 2018
Lori Chapman | Sep 16, 2018

Yes

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Can you swim here at Simmons Park?

Jennifer Hughes | Sep 16, 2019
Mindy Garcia | Sep 16, 2019

Yes

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Are there full hookups available?

Eli JoJoe | Sep 16, 2019
Steven Diaz | Sep 16, 2019

I believe there is.

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Hello. We planning to camp there. Can we take a camper and a boat?

Jay Santana | Sep 15, 2020
Nancy Goetz | Sep 15, 2020

Yes, and Yes!

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Can I bring a golf cart

Kimberly Snead | Sep 16, 2019
The Modern Man Grooming Salon | Sep 16, 2019

The golf cart must be legally registered with a tag and insurance

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Is there an entry fee?

Allison MacKay-Bell | Sep 16, 2018
George Tatge | Sep 16, 2019

No fee for cyclists, joggers, vessels, and pedestrians arriving by water or without a vehicle. Otherwise, it is $2 per car.

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Can you fish here

Justin Merideth | Sep 16, 2018
Shawn Reum | Sep 16, 2018

Yes with fishing license.

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is there a senior fl res discount for camping

Dan Holland | Sep 16, 2018
Randy Parker | Sep 16, 2018

Yes

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Can you use a lake knack or canoe? Is it safe?

Lilac Blossom | Sep 16, 2018
Gerson Gomez | Sep 16, 2018

No knacks Haha but yes to canoe or kayaks

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Can you fish there

Nancie Jardine | Sep 16, 2018
Tammy Collier | Sep 16, 2019

Absolutely! Lots of places to choose from. You can rent a canoe if needed.

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Is it still Red Tide at the park?

David Forrester | Sep 15, 2021
Mark Strickland | Sep 15, 2021

Yes

Is SUP Allowed in the park?

Mike Joeckel | Sep 15, 2020
Daniel Ribelin | Sep 15, 2020

I believe so, there were kayaks.. I would guess, yes.

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How many months can u stay if have an RV or camper

Jodi Hollifield | Sep 16, 2019
KNOWLEDGE BE | Sep 16, 2019

You have any questions please feel free to contact the park office

Can anyone fish there or is it for people rent the campsites

Horace Booth | Sep 16, 2019
g avery | Sep 16, 2019

Anyone can fish add long as they have a license.2 dollar admission fee

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Can i fishing in this park?

Kenia Letona | Sep 16, 2019
Cimona Guevara | Sep 16, 2019

Yes

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Is it ok to fish today?

Gary Terry | Sep 16, 2019
Derrick Williams | Sep 16, 2019

Yes

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Is the camping pet friendly

Jackie Krejci | Sep 16, 2018
Eduardo Cuenca Jr. | Sep 16, 2018

Yes just have your paper work as anypark required. Beautiful Park dispenser wait there

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Is there 4 wheeler trails

Tracy Seymore | Sep 16, 2018
Vanessa Crain | Sep 16, 2018

Not that im aware of.

Would this be the place to put your bost in to go to birf island ?

Cindy Lewallen | Sep 16, 2018
Clayton Collard | Sep 16, 2019

Honestly I would go closer to gibsonton off of lula st and get closer to the coast rather than paddling all the way up the shoreline

Can you still get passes to enter for fishing

Beverly Harper | Sep 16, 2018
jjrangerm | Sep 16, 2018

Yes

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Is there anywhere to go swimming?

I'm Tripalopasaratopsing | Sep 16, 2018
Gregory Wieserman | Sep 16, 2018

Nice swimming area. The water is fine. However it's not swimming pool blue and has a bunch of chlorine pumping through it.

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How did this Park fare from the 2017 hurricane?

judy stockman | Sep 16, 2018
Randy Dotson | Sep 16, 2018

No damage, in great shape

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How much for camping site for tent per nite / per week

Elvis Power | Sep 16, 2017
Katie Wales | Sep 16, 2017

Youth Group Camping: $2 per person RV/Tent Site with Electricity: $24 per night (up to 8 people with RV or 2 Tents) Senior Citizen Rate: $18 per night Camp site check out time is 12 p.m.

Do you have to reserve shelters?

Debbie Buchman | Sep 8, 2022
Pam Powell - Friedler | Sep 8, 2022

I believe so as it is a county park.

What’s the admission

Johnnie Gresham | Jul 17, 2022
Tamara Meneely | Jul 17, 2022

$18 a night camping different fee if just coming to boat ramp or swim not sure of charge

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How do youmake a reservation to camp here?

David Schmalzried | Jun 17, 2022
Casper Geist | Jun 17, 2022

First come first served

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Is eg simmons office open Thanksgiving day

Doñna Young | Dec 19, 2021
David Lee | Dec 19, 2021

I doubt it.

Is cooking with propane stove burner allowed near shelter?

Surojit Dutta | Dec 19, 2021
David Lee | Dec 19, 2021

I'm not sure if there is an official rule about it but the shelters have charcoal grills next to all of them and as long as its not under the shelter itself there probably isn't an issue with it.

Is the catfish caught at E G Simmons good to eat?

Carlos Corchado | Sep 15, 2021
Robert Mcmillian | Sep 15, 2021

Hardheads are full of parasites, People eat gaftsail but I wouldn't do it. Not many good eating fish to be caught here till the red tide restrictions are lifted. Once that's over reds and trout fishery is great here

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What type of canoes can you rent? 2-person? 4-person?

Carlo Dionson | Sep 15, 2021
Carlo Dionson | Sep 15, 2021

I called the park. They do not currently offer canoe rentals. Only kayaks.

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How many and how nice are boat ramps. Is there a fee to launch??

Hal Cary | Sep 15, 2021
Gustavo Duluc | Sep 15, 2021

Concrete and free, restrooms, parking The Works!

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Do they have wifi at the camp grounds a e.g. simmons park

J “low” A | Sep 15, 2021
SLK | Sep 15, 2021

No. We were just there a couple weekends ago.

Is the beach currently open for swimming ? 10/1/2020

Jennifer Rodriguez | Sep 15, 2021
Agra Decido | Sep 15, 2021

Not open yet unles you have a kayak or canoe

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Can you fish HERE

QUINNY | Sep 15, 2021
T-la Ziolkowski | Sep 15, 2021

Absolutely and u get a lot of fish and u also so see manatees too...check out my pictures and see the fish eating we do

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Is there overnite parking for Class A motor homes

Roy Mclemore | Sep 15, 2020
Garland wall | Sep 15, 2020

Yes..only east campground even numbers. No reservations but call before an they will let ya know about spots open that will fit your rig

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25 years ago I was able to buy a pass to enter after hours and fish. Do they still offer this pass for after hours fishing?

Daniel Roach | Sep 15, 2020
Sabrena Tomblin | Sep 15, 2020

Yes its 100 for annual pass then fir 30 u get year round after hours if not it like 25 night

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Is there places to cookout on grills

Notime Torres | Sep 15, 2020
Re Mo | Dec 19, 2021

There are scattered pavilions with charcoal grills. Some pavilions require rental. Contact the park to confirm what’s available.

If paid to camp and don’t make it back until after hours how can a person get back through the gates to get to their camp site???

Jamie Dunaway | Sep 15, 2020
Lindy Schindler | Sep 15, 2020

You get a gate code when you check in

Can you fish at the park

Tammie Wilkes | Sep 15, 2020
Nellya's Palm Life. | Sep 15, 2020

yes

Is the beach, well the swimming area open

Thatboytj | Sep 15, 2020
Taylor Coffman | Sep 15, 2020

No

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Do they have grills

Cody Gray | Sep 15, 2020
Melissa Warren | Sep 15, 2020

Yes lots of grilling areas all over the park there's even some really cool ones where there Of The Bay very beautiful set up each campsite has their own Grill and there are more grills picnic areas on the backside of the campground very very secluded I loved it

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Is it free to go there

Lucy Feliciano | Sep 15, 2020
Colin McLeod | Sep 15, 2020

No. $2.00 per vehicle. I think around $7.00 to launch boat.

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Are there trails to roller blade?

Jeanette Cruz | Sep 15, 2020
Víctor Romero | Sep 15, 2020

No,just the internals streets.

Is their a bait shop near Simmons park?

Melody Dispenza | Sep 15, 2020
Michael Bard | Sep 15, 2021

Yes, there are several local bait shops on 41.

Is fishing allowed

Robert Walker | Sep 15, 2020
William McPherson | Sep 15, 2020

Yes

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I haven't been here in years..... is the beach a little less gross?

Courtney Lopez | Sep 16, 2019
Jessica Ledbetter | Sep 16, 2019

To be honest, I couldn't tell you right now. When we were there last year it was fairly disappointing. :( I would hope that it has been cleaned up since then.

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Is apologize beach good fishing?

John Reome | Sep 16, 2019
Charnell Smith | Sep 16, 2019

We loved catching different fish there (just moved from Ohio) seeing manatees &dolphins was amazing

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Are they pet friendly

SarrahMae Ramey | Sep 16, 2019
Gustavo Duluc | Sep 16, 2019

Yes I saw several people walking their dogs.

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What is the price for a lot?

Michael Viera | Sep 16, 2019
Steve Roederer | Sep 16, 2019

It's a nice place to camp there. I go fishing there all the time and love this place. They keep it so nice and clean

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Can we camp in our tent at your camping site and for how much a week?

Terrance Coulombe | Sep 16, 2019
Terry Connelly | Sep 16, 2019

Yes you can tent camp there you can call them I live fairly close so I don't know how much it is

Can you camp on the beach with tents?

Jeremey Deweese | Sep 16, 2019
Tisha Rogers | Sep 16, 2019

No, but there are campsites there.

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Do they rent kayaks at EG Simmons?

Steve Head | Sep 16, 2019
Jessica Ledbetter | Sep 16, 2019

Yes. EG Simmons does have boat ramps with many places to launch. There is also a really nice boat ramp area for larger boats.

can u buy a one day fishing license for just the park

Mike Reed | Sep 16, 2019
Stephanie Allen | Sep 16, 2019

If you are a tourist they will have a two-week license

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How do I rent a campsite

Zachary Clark | Sep 16, 2019
Emily Beaulieu | Sep 16, 2019

can you park a 37ft 5th wheel in the park

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Can you camp

big dog | Sep 16, 2019
Jason Brandt | Sep 16, 2019

I believe so, but you'll need to call the park and talk to a ranger for details

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Can you bring a kids small 2stroke dirt bike?

Mary Boice | Sep 16, 2019
Mary Boice | Sep 16, 2019

Ok thanks for the heads up!!!

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What are the age requirements for renting kayaks? Do kayak rentals require an adult on board with kids under 18?

Sonya Shawhan | Sep 16, 2019
George Tatge | Sep 16, 2019

Kayak rental operation is managed by the county at this park. Many unethical kayak operators will rent to almost anyone.

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How to hook up wifi

Tom Duffy | Sep 16, 2019
Ray Holstrom | Sep 16, 2019

No wifi at eg simmons

Can u fish with cane pole without licence?

Crazychristilee McDoweLL | Sep 16, 2019
Jeremy Smith | Sep 16, 2019

yes if you are 16 or older you need it even if you have just a sting and hook

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Does it cost to sit under a pavillion an grill? Or is it first come first serve

Crazychristilee McDoweLL | Sep 16, 2019
Joshua Taylor | Sep 16, 2019

First come first serve but you can reserve them for a price.

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can you reserve a campground site

dutch2495 | Sep 16, 2019
Danielle K | Sep 16, 2019

No u can't reserve online or by phone but i was told they are going to be adding the in the future.

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Is there a sprinkler playground where the kids can splash around?

venusianrealm * | Sep 16, 2019
Luis Outside | Sep 16, 2019

No

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Are there any faucets to connect a hose and electrical outlets? If so, do they all have them or is it specific picnic pavilions?

Maryann Harrington | Sep 16, 2019
Ronald Evens | Sep 16, 2019

sites do, I don't know about pavilions

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What is the cost to camp in rv

Emily Cox | Sep 16, 2019
Amanda Griffin | Sep 16, 2019

24 a night

Is there any red tide?

Diana Bartolomei | Sep 16, 2019
Kenneth Brooks | Sep 16, 2019

No it never made it to the park.. or beach or canals

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What's the weekly rates and how long can you stay?

Jynx Corner | Sep 16, 2019
paula mathis | Sep 16, 2019

Call them at (813) 681-7655. This is direct to the park Great hands on customer service.

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Can you scan for coins with your coin finder

Michael Angulo | Sep 16, 2018
Amanda Griffin | Sep 16, 2019

No metal detectors allowed in the park

Is this a public boat launch ramp

William Rivera | Sep 16, 2018
Robert Milner | Sep 16, 2018

Yes

Hi there, is there small charcoal grills allowed at camp sites? And camp fire also?

1000weewee | Sep 16, 2018
russell morgan | Sep 16, 2018

Yes

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How much to camp there in a travel trailer

John Blawn | Sep 16, 2018
joel colby | Sep 16, 2018

$24 a day, includes site with water and electricity connections. There are showers, bathrooms, a dock, a playground and spots to launch kayajs and canoes

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Do they rent cabins?

Kimberly Edmondson | Sep 16, 2018
Gary Logan | Sep 16, 2018

No. Has campground.

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Are you required to show boat paperwork when using the boat launch?

Josef Gutsche | Sep 16, 2018
James Starnes | Sep 16, 2018

No but make sure all the coke and pot is hidden well

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Is there a beach to swim at

Diane Jones | Sep 16, 2018
Robin Ellis | Sep 16, 2018

When I was there, think about a month ago. I paid to get in and they never mentioned anything about the water being contaminated and couldn't go in. But there were signs every where saying contaminated. So we left and asked for money back. Was only 2$ but was the principal of the way we hadn't been told.

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How much does it cost to place a camper on your sites and how long can a person stay . my husband and I are looking to come in September to stay for a month

Michelle Neese | Sep 16, 2018
Stuart Smith | Sep 16, 2018

You see different answers because this is the Maps community. Probably best to check their website or phone them directly...

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How long is the canoe trail?

Linda Rumrell | Sep 16, 2018
Amanda Griffin | Sep 16, 2019

90 minutes average at a leisurely paddle

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How much does it cost?

Loretta Bumstead | Sep 16, 2018
Randy Parker | Sep 16, 2018

He was like 6 bucks always best phone though

Is the swimming area closed.

Elwood White | Sep 16, 2018
Eduardo Cuenca Jr. | Sep 16, 2018

Open

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Do they take cards

snap princess | Sep 16, 2018
Eduardo Cuenca Jr. | Sep 16, 2018

Nope cash only $ love that Cash lol 😎

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Do u have to pay to get in

snap princess | Sep 16, 2018
James Stone | Sep 16, 2018

Yes, there is a $2/car/7 occupants fee. Plus $5/boat trailer. Plus camping fee - varies by age and site.

Do you have to pay

Carol Johnson | Sep 16, 2018
Harry Kochel | Sep 16, 2018

2 bucks...... plus 5 if boat ramp

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do they have a boat launch

parris pultz | Sep 16, 2018
Randy Parker | Sep 16, 2018

Yes

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is showers available?

Diana Mooney | Sep 16, 2018
Paul Letendre | Sep 16, 2018

Yes there are showers available to to there web site and it tells you!

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I have issues walking, use walker, scooter or cane. Need easy access to fresh water pier fishing. I live in Brandon

Marcia Miller | Sep 16, 2018
James Stone | Sep 16, 2018

Water is brackish, no freshwater fishing.

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Is there a discount for veterans and spouse to camp there ?

John Grant | Sep 16, 2018
Randy Parker | Sep 16, 2018

I would recommend phone in the park directly

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To what time you can stay fishing

Hector Roldan | Sep 16, 2018
Frank Pyrtle | Sep 16, 2018

The park closes at 7pm. The hours are basically sun up to sun down.

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Can we bring our side by side

Lori Serdynski | Sep 16, 2018
Adel Ibrahim | Sep 16, 2018

Yes

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Is there a fee

Barbara Rodriguez | Sep 16, 2018
Valarie Weaver | Sep 16, 2018

Was there yesterday. $2 per car. If you are a veteran you can pick up a free regional parks pass on Boyette. Then you get in to the county parks for free

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Morning what is the cost to get in park?

Humberto Perez | Sep 16, 2018
Antonio Rodriguez | Sep 16, 2018

I believe it was $2.00 for parking up to 8 people in vehicles if your using the boat ramp and camping there are additional fees check the web site kayack sup lunch is free

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What is the cost for use of the boat ramp? Is it included in the $2 entrance cost?

Michael Flynn | Sep 16, 2018
Gregory Wieserman | Sep 16, 2018

$7.00 for day pass and boat launch

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How is the fishing there? Saltwater or fresh?

Stanford Warman | Sep 16, 2018
Tom Arquillo | Sep 16, 2018

Salt.

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How much is it a night to rent

Nicole Diebold | Sep 16, 2018
Rashad Upshaw | Sep 16, 2018

Not sure, but parking is 5 dollars.

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Is the campground self check in?

Barb Dake | Sep 16, 2018
Mike M | Sep 16, 2018

No self check-in

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We are a retired military family looking to come down to Tampa for the weekend. Wondering how the camp ground fared after the hurricane and the availability at this time for an RV slot. Also need to know the rates if possible. Thank you!

Kari Ingrum | Sep 16, 2018
Robin Leonard | Sep 16, 2018

Hi hope this can help seems like all the campgrounds has been cleaned up here in Tampa Bay area well kept up and I think you will enjoy yourself great great events and places you can go to so do your personal research and I think you'll come out just fine have a blessed day

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What time does symmes park close today

Erica Salazar | Sep 16, 2017
Eric Love | Sep 16, 2017

7pm or sundown

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