Koreshan State Park

Category: State park

Address: 3800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL 33928, USA

Phone: +12399920311

Reviews

David W

Sep 14, 2022

The settlement area is cool and interesting to tour. Great place to kayak. Camping is another story. Most of the sites are horrible and poorly maintained. Mostly all sand. Found a spot where they have a huge pile of rocks for the sites and it’s just sitting there. I’ve been to many state parks in the state of Florida and they are all rock covered. Got a few rainstorms and the only thing happened to mostly every site , they went underwater and then they were a mud pad. It appears they allow homeless people to camp also which makes it very undesirable because they are not here to enjoy the camping and environment, they are just here to use it and treat it like a dump.. I complained to the staff and all they did was move them to a campsite closer to me. How unprofessional. The bathhouse is very old and outdated. The grout looks like it’s got embedded mold and some of the tile is falling off the walls in some of the showers. Either this is management not addressing it or it’s the state not taking care of it. This could be a super park if it was better maintained at the campsites. And when obviously somebody is here just to live and not enjoy it there should be rules in place. It’s not discrimination it’s fairness. And notice, the small silver clamp on the site post. We all have an exit date, and they do not have one. I have been here 12 days. The family (a lady) at the site said she has been here for about 21 days. Guess the rules only apply to certain campers. I called the office and he said you cannot stay here more than 14 days. Here is a copy of the rule I found on the State Park website. 14 nights Length of Stay - Campgrounds During periods of high demand, the maximum length of a camping or cabin stay is 14 nights. After 14 nights, the camper must leave the park for at least three nights before returning for a new stay.

Bob Hartman

Sep 5, 2022

Stayed at site 4. Good privacy between sites, which is what we've come to expect at Florida state parks. Great kayaking today. We went right at boat dock at 11:30am so we could return with the tide. The most scenic path is after you go under bridge & a kayak rental is on the left. Keep going & the road noise will die down to silence.

Edward Berneburg

Sep 5, 2022

Great little spot to camp

John Smarz

Sep 1, 2022

Great place to paddle board

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Questions & Answers

Can you ride bikes through the park?

Donna Pereira | Sep 15, 2021
kevin sullivan | Sep 15, 2021

Yes, but not a great park for bike riding.

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Can you launch a jet ski from the boat ramp and can you take the river then to Estero Bay?

Melissa Bakersfield | Sep 15, 2020
john smith | Sep 15, 2020

I've seen 16 foot skiffs come out of there

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Are the boat ramps available to the public? and is there a docking fee to use the ramps?

Brenda Bowers | Sep 16, 2019
Alan Spies | Sep 16, 2019

Yes on both

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Do you need to apply for a metal detecting permit in korshan state park?

Jay Naymik | Sep 16, 2018
Dale S | Sep 16, 2018

Not the state park but some of the Riverbanks and down by the Beach

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price of cabins and how many are available

Patricia Lynch | Feb 17, 2022
karen Gleeson | Mar 19, 2022

There are 60 campsites available all w / elec water pic table and fire ring. 12 campsites are tent camp only and next to the Estero River. And 4 paved ADA camp sites available as well. It's $26 plus tax a night including a non refundable $6.70 reservations fee as well as $7 a night utility fee for RV cabin bungalow boat and yurt units. Utility Fee includes elec water and sewer. Fee does not apply to tent campsites. Hope that helps...

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Is there a swimming hole or a beach in walking distance in the park? or do you have to take kayaks?

Amber Dawn | Sep 15, 2020
Michael Abene | Sep 15, 2020

Walk to or parking available right outside to swimming spring

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Are there shady spots in campground?

Deb Harris | Sep 16, 2019
Barbara Michaud | Sep 16, 2019

Yes. It has lovely shade

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can you metal detect their?

loretta davey | Sep 16, 2018
Dale S | Sep 16, 2018

Check with the park manager or the park ranger

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Do they have handicap parking

Cathy Krakowski | Aug 16, 2022
Tanya Law | Aug 16, 2022

Yes

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How Mach pay for entrance to the park

Zeffe Mejia | Apr 18, 2022
Ginny Blankenship | Apr 18, 2022

We paid 5 dollars.

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Can you fish off the dock?

Emily Hentges | Apr 18, 2022
Carton Steam | Apr 18, 2022

Yes, bust have a fishing license.

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Over night camping

Jerry Stalvey | Jan 18, 2022
Bruce Hammond | Jan 18, 2022

We made reservations in July to camp in November. Plan ahead...

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Do they have RV Trailor parking?

Peter Anderson | Oct 20, 2021
Angela fagg | Oct 20, 2021

Yes

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Cab you rent row boats. And what time does the park open?

Dominick Mattei | Sep 15, 2021
eileen eliot | Jun 17, 2022

Do they have kayaks for two?

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What time is check- in and check-out at the campground?

Katrina H | Sep 15, 2021
Ana Perez | Sep 15, 2021

Check-in is 3pm and check-out is 1pm

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are there paved biking trailskoreshan

David Kinkead | Sep 15, 2021
C Cloughly | Sep 15, 2021

There are not. There are paved roads that cyclists share with other vehicles.

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Can we walk with our dogs

C Mittman | Sep 15, 2021
C Cloughly | Sep 15, 2021

Yes, if on 6-foot leash:-)

Is there a discount if you have a state park pass or is there a discount if your on social security a fixed income but would like to go camping?

Stephanie Emanuel | Sep 15, 2021
Mike Thatch | Sep 15, 2021

Florida residents that are 65 years or older that register online receive a 50% discount on camping fees. There is a onetime fixed registration fee, and state and local taxes are applied. This is true for all Florida State parks

Do they have any fall events for the kids here and is there picnic tables here?

Ileana Malave | Sep 15, 2021
Brandy Purdon | Sep 15, 2021

They have some fall photo ops and I believe they are going to have a family haunted trail

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Are the camping facilities open currently?

jimbonita | Sep 15, 2020
Caitlyn Eakins | Sep 15, 2020

Yes, we just camped there this weekend. Their website shows what amenities are currently available.

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Do you have rv sits for a 19 foot camper or are you tent only

David Wilson | Sep 15, 2020
C Cloughly | Sep 15, 2020

They have both tent and RV sites. Your 19 footer would be fine.

Any tent camping sites?

Vilas Urtekar | Sep 15, 2020
Donna Kazmierzak | Sep 15, 2020

Yes Tent sites are shady or full 🌞

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Has anyone with disabilities camped and visited the settlement before, with limited walking ?

Lisa Moss | Sep 15, 2020
Lisa Moss | Sep 15, 2021

Yes my husband, we bring our golf cart

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Who do we contact in reference to having a wedding there and renting the large pavillion?

Barbara Geenen | Sep 16, 2019
Candace Way | Sep 16, 2019

I'm not sure, summer hours in effect. I would call their main number and leave message. A wedding at a former Cult location. Interesting choice.

Do they allow dogs at the park

Debra Ebaugh | Sep 16, 2019
KonsoleFaust “Roboto” | Sep 16, 2019

yes

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Can you ride horses here?

Kellie Kauffman | Sep 16, 2019
William Caraway | Sep 16, 2019

Not that i know of

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Are dogs allowed?

Gretchen Brandt | Sep 16, 2019
Joe Waldvogel | Sep 16, 2019

Yes

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I'm trying to plan ahead, are there tours in April?

Joan Cady | Sep 16, 2019
daniel huxley | Sep 16, 2019

I'm not sure but I think the park is open year round and that there are daily tours. I was there on a Saturday in February & there were tours and also people at each of the buildings to give you historical background.

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Is there a Vintage RV show in 2019?

Greg Rossman | Sep 16, 2019
ROGER SWEET | Sep 16, 2019

Don't know. Call the ranger station. Someone is there from 8 till sundown

How much do u charge somebody on social security for hole month to use their tent their

stephen scheibe | Sep 16, 2019
karen dombkowski | Sep 16, 2019

There is a 14 day maximum stay in Koreshan State Park. The current rate (as of 3/13/19) is 28.99/night. All tent sites have electric and water hookups, picnic table and fire ring.

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Where is the swing?

Connie Lainko | Sep 16, 2019
Barbara Finn | Sep 16, 2019

The swing is next to camping and picnic area. Northwest corner of park.

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when is the annual steam engine show for 2019

Martin Schumann | Sep 16, 2019
Dale S | Sep 16, 2019

Saturday March 16th the weekend of

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Do they have wheelchairs to rent and how much $$?

Sandy Baker | Sep 16, 2019
matty d | Sep 16, 2019

like Mr. Giacomello said , no wheelchairs , sorry.

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Are you having a car show this year.

caroline palmenberg | Sep 16, 2019
Desiree Espinosa | Sep 16, 2019

Feb 23

Do you have tours every day of the week?

Doris Tabel | Sep 16, 2019
Matt Weaver | Sep 16, 2019

I was there yesterday, the ranger said it was something like wed-Sunday. Check website like other person said check website for full clarity.

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Could you please send directions? I’ll be driving from Everglades City Thank you

helen homer | Sep 16, 2019
ROGER SWEET | Sep 16, 2019

Exit 123 Go west

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RV parking available? I have a 33ft allegro

Linda Potter | Sep 16, 2019
T Dunn | Sep 16, 2019

Yes a lot of sites can accommodate the larger RVs .One of the Host has a large RV. Price around 26.00 . It's a state park .

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How long is the hiking trail?

Amber Kunkel | Sep 16, 2019
Thomas Davis | Sep 16, 2019

More of a stroll than a hike, interesting history, flora and fauna

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has the swing been placed back yet?

Jasmine Garcia | Sep 16, 2019
Jasmine Garcia | Sep 16, 2019

i saw a picture of it on instagram. it had the sites location!

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Is there shoreline where camp next to our hobie? (how do we keep our craft secure?). I assume we can navigate to and from the park on the river?

Alison Lewis | Sep 16, 2019
Dale S | Sep 16, 2019

There's a boat ramp within the park with a 24-foot maximum boat length

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Is there a gift shop, and if so, do they sell children's books and books on nature?

Jo Calizzi | Sep 16, 2019
Genie Gagnon | Sep 16, 2019

Yes. They do have a little gift shop area, and I do believe it had books. Maps, and tshirts

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What do I need to set up a vendor station? Intrested on selling food. Thank you

Atenea Merino | Sep 16, 2019
Michael Naymik | Sep 16, 2019

Contact park specialist Ruth

what is entrance fee

James Patterson | Sep 16, 2019
robert azzara | Sep 16, 2019

$6.00 a carload up to 8 people

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can i bring my own kayak for use?

steven pereira | Sep 16, 2018
Donny Blair | Sep 16, 2018

Yes, no problem. There is a boat ramp and you can drive all the way to the waters edge

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How much for tent camping per night? Also is there swimming here?

Robin Rowbotham | Sep 16, 2018
Ruth Fletcher | Sep 16, 2018

$28.86 per night. Ranger Ruth

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How much is a yearly Florida state park pass cost and which parks are included and can they be bought in site

Frederick Desco | Sep 16, 2018
Ruth Fletcher | Sep 16, 2018

$63.60 for individual, $127.20 for family and lifetime disabled veterans is free. Ranger Ruth

Can any of the buildings be rented for a special event?

Pamela Starr | Sep 16, 2018
Ruth Fletcher | Sep 16, 2018

The picnic pavilion is available for rentals. We also do have weddings, you would need to contact the park. Historic buildings are not available for rental. Ranger Ruth

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Are the RV sites pretty big and also how far apart are they.

Ken Fuller | Sep 16, 2018
Greg Ridgeway | Sep 16, 2018

Vegetation between sites. Pretty good privacy.

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What id the fee if i just want to walk the trails?

Kassandra Torres | Sep 16, 2018
Christina De La O | Sep 16, 2018

$5 per vehicle (2-8) $4 single person vehicle $2 pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass

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At the height of the Koreshan’s existence, how many residents were there?

Judie Kupperman | Sep 16, 2018
Nyhlia Moore | Sep 16, 2018

None now, last one died in the 60's.

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where can I get tickets for Ghost Walk as I tries what was in the paper and it did not work?

Barbara Binkley | Sep 16, 2018
Bb Swan | Sep 16, 2018

Call.

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Are their bicycle trails in the park?

Cecil McCord | Sep 16, 2018
John Goodrich | Sep 16, 2018

The trails accommodate bikes

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Do they have bike paths ?

Cecil McCord | Sep 16, 2018
Thomas Davis | Sep 16, 2018

Share with autos, but you can walk the entire park in 20 minutes, so for serious biker would not recommend as nearest open road is Tamiami Trail too much traffic.

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I saw a sign in one of the photos about alligators, are the North side tent areas safe from a possible wandering alligator?

Alex Grau | Sep 16, 2018
Andy Shreeve | Sep 16, 2018

I kayaked the entire river - fresh side and salt side, never saw a gator. Definitely no gators in the campgroind area. Saw a lot of rabbits in the campground.

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Does it have a waste dump and fresh water? Please answer these questions. Thank you.

Donna May | Sep 16, 2018
Ms. L Nelson | Sep 16, 2018

Yes we rv'd there... They have water, electric, and a waste dump. We like the spacious campsites. Especially enjoyed the historical aspect.

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Is there tent camping there?

LJ Golden | Sep 16, 2018
Ms. L Nelson | Sep 16, 2018

Yes the tent camping is in a cozy shade forest of tropical trees and the sites are spacious. The bathrooms are numerous with electricity and hot water. Great showers also.

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Does koreshan allow dogs

Payton Arabie | Sep 16, 2017
Ruth Fletcher | Sep 16, 2018

Yes, as long as they are behaved and on a six foot hand held leash at all times.

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