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Port Charlotte Beach State Park
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PORT CHARLOTTE BEACH STATE PARK
PORT CHARLOTTE BEACH STATE PARK
Port Charlotte Beach State Park is a family-friendly destination offering various recreational activities. It features amenities such as a heated swimming pool, tennis courts, picnic pavilions and playgrounds for children. The park also has fishing piers and boat ramps providing access to the Peace River leading into the Gulf of Mexico. Its sandy beach area offers stunning views at sunset while its tranquil environment makes it an ideal spot for bird watching or simply relaxing by the water's edge.

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Annual Entrance Passes can be purchased at all park ranger stations and museums. If you require immediate use of your pass, this is the best option. Passes can be purchased during regular business hours 365 days a year. Please call the park in advance to ensure availability. Those who are eligible for discounted or free passes may use this method to receive their pass. Annual Entrance Passes may be purchased online by visiting the FLORIDA STATE PARKS ANNUALENTRANCE PASSES web page.
Fishing
Enjoy fishing from the pier or shoreline, with species like snook, redfish and spotted sea trout available.

Try your luck at saltwater fly-fishing for tarpon.

For deep-sea enthusiasts, grouper and king mackerel are common catches offshore.

The park's mangrove-lined estuaries offer excellent opportunities to catch sheepshead fish.



Picnicking
1. Numerous picnic tables and grills are scattered throughout the park for a perfect family barbecue.
2. Shelters with seating areas offer shade for picnickers.
3. Enjoy waterfront views while dining at designated picnic spots near the beach area.
4. Picnic pavilions can be rented in advance, ideal for large gatherings or events.



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