Experiences & Amenities

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park’s boat launch offers multiple opportunities for adventures on the water. Vessels enter Water Turkey Bay and cruise through the Cocohatchee River. Vessels can choose to travel north through the bay channels up to Estero Bay, east continuing the Cocohatchee River or head west into the Gulf of Mexico through Wiggins Pass. 

Fishing covers a wide area around the park. You can fish from a vessel in the Gulf of Mexico, Water Turkey Bay and the Cocohatchee River except within 200 feet of the park beach along the gulf. The entire northern end of the beach at the park, to the double red flags in the middle of parking area five, is closed to water entry. Anglers must remain completely on dry land. Fishing can occur from the shoreline along Wiggins Pass or wade-fish in Water Turkey Bay.

Fishing is prohibited in the swimming areas of the park.

All fishing within the park must conform to regulations concerning size, number, method of capture and season. A fishing license may be required. More information is available at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fishing in Florida.

Geocaching is an outdoor game using hand-held global positioning systems (GPS) devices. It's effectively an inexpensive, interactive, high-tech treasure hunt that's a great way to learn geography. Participants use location coordinates to find caches. Some caches are easy to find; others are more difficult. The biggest reward is the thrill of the search and the discovery of a place where you have never been. Geocaching should have minimal impact to the environment and conscientious land-use ethics should be followed.

• Operation Recreation GeoTour 

The beach at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is the most used, non-designated trail winding over a mile north to Wiggins Pass. Beach wheelchairs are available, located at the north ends of parking areas one and three, for those with needs that might not allow them to walk on the beach. Stroll along the beach observing shorebirds, finding your perfect shell or experience dolphins cruising through the gulf. 

Launch your own kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard at the boat launch! Visitors can explore Water Turkey Bay, journey alongside the mangrove swamp, under bridges and through Wiggins Pass into the Gulf of Mexico. Paddleboards are permitted on the beach. Whichever paddle adventure you choose will showcase wildlife and beautiful waterways. 

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is a beautiful destination for a lunch or sunset picnic. Pack a basket, cooler or bag with premade or store-bought goodies. Don’t forget to pack up your trash and pack it out of the park.

Picnic facilities and grills are not available at the park, and consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

Scuba diving is permitted in the swimming areas. Be on the lookout for fish, dolphins, sea stars, crabs and more marine life. There is a hard-bottom reef located off the shoreline from parking area two.

Snorkeling is permitted in the swimming areas. Enjoy the warm, shallow waters of the gulf while observing the marine life below.  

Swim in the clear, warm water of the Gulf of Mexico. We want to ensure visitors enjoy the experience in a safe manner. Dangerous currents and riptides can occur in Wiggins Pass. Therefore, swimming is permitted from the southern boundary of the park to the double red flags located on the beach in the middle of parking area five. 

Bring binoculars and cameras on your visit to experience the views of wildlife throughout the park. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is home to eagles, ospreys, owls, shorebirds, dolphins, manatees, stingrays, crabs, snook and many other fish.