Is St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Are there showers at St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park Campground?

St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Are dogs allowed at St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park Campground?

Pets are not allowed at St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park Campground

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16 ft

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Reservable

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Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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Real-Time Availability

Select a month, then check for open campsites

April 2026

Compare availability across multiple campgrounds

Quick Facts

16 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

Book on Florida State Parks Official Website

Get Directions

St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park Campground

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Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park Campground

27.1517, -80.1625

Best Time to Camp at St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park Campground

Summer brings the warmest conditions and most active wildlife. Daytime highs reach the upper 80s to mid-90s F, with water temperatures in the mid-70s to low-80s F. Breeding shorebirds and waders gather on beaches and flats, and sea turtles nest from late spring through summer. Mornings are usually calm for boat landings; afternoons often deliver brief thunderstorms. November through April offers milder weather for hiking and paddling the 4.2-mile kayak trail, though water is cooler. Weekends see moderate boat traffic in peak months.

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Spring(Mar-May)

4.5 / 5

Spring migration and early turtle activity make this an excellent season for visits.

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About St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park Campground

St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park sits on a barrier island accessible only by private boat, offering primitive group camping in one of Florida's most untouched coastal settings. The park attracts birders and paddlers willing to make the water crossing for quiet beaches, mangrove forests, and summer sea turtle nesting. It's part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.

Weather and SeasonsSummer brings the warmest conditions and most active wildlife. Daytime highs reach the upper 80s to mid-90s F, with water temperatures in the mid-70s to low-80s F. Breeding shorebirds and waders gather on beaches and flats, and sea turtles nest from late spring through summer. Mornings are usually calm for boat landings; afternoons often deliver brief thunderstorms. November through April offers milder weather for hiking and paddling the 4.2-mile kayak trail, though water is cooler. Weekends see moderate boat traffic in peak months.

Natural Features and SceneryThis classic Florida barrier island stretches along the Atlantic with pristine beaches backed by mangrove forests and maritime hammocks. Live oaks, cabbage palms, paradise trees, and wild limes grow throughout the hammock zones. Boardwalks wind through the mangroves to the shore. Tidal flats draw wading birds and shorebirds year-round. In summer, loggerhead, leatherback, and green sea turtles nest along the beach.