Reviews: Caladesi Island State Park Marina

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  • Review for Caladesi Island State Park Marina

    Reviewed by: Alan Bollenbacher on Mar 9, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 25'
    Draft: 2.0'

    Rating: 5

    If you are not familiar with the area,marker 14 is very close to the Dunedin Causeway from there go straight towards the entrance of the park. There it becomes very well marked. Fairies run on the half hour and draft about 3 1/2 to 4 feet just sit and wait for one and follow them in. 4 feet or over do it at high tide. "Real Florida!"

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  • Review for Caladesi Island State Park Marina

    Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Nov 1, 2022
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Rating: 5

    Nice marina. We visited there on a powerboat ride with family, even though it was closed. Definitely not for our 5'1" drafting Hunter 44AC!

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  • Review for Caladesi Island State Park Marina

    Reviewed by: Lisa Vidor on Feb 22, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 42'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 4

    Loved the park and the beach. Woke up on the bottom in the marina at low tide. You have to go in and out at high tide and may still drag.

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  • Review for Caladesi Island State Park Marina

    Reviewed by: Peter Colket , Dreamcatcher, on Feb 15, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 34'
    Draft: 2.9'

    Rating: 1

    This marina is not accessible by most cruising boats. We tried several approaches to the entrance, running aground each time...near high tide... with a three foot draft.

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  • Review for Caladesi Island State Park Marina

    Reviewed by: GJ on May 18, 2021
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 35'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Rating: 4

    Great spot if you can make the approach. Coming from the north, in the channel to Hurricane Pass, you need to pick a place to enter the bay going south and pick up the markers to enter the marina (we didn't find the ideal spot, people suggest marker 14). From exiting the Hurricane Pass channel going south for about 200 yards there is heavy sandy shoaling. Chart says 4 ft at low tide; we entered with 3.0+ high tide and still got stuck several times in that first 200 yards. Once you clear it, chart is accurate across the bay to the entry markers. With 5 ft draft, would only try this again with a +3.5 tide. If they would dredge that section of sandy shoal, this would be a perfect spot. Cheap marina price, beautiful island, cafe, kyak rental, no bugs in May!

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  • Review for Caladesi Island State Park Marina

    Reviewed by: Dave on Aug 4, 2018
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 32'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Rating: 5

    State park runs this. Snack bar with ice, $1 foot with electricity and you have the island pretty much to yourself at night. Phenomenal spot.

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  • Review for Caladesi Island State Park Marina

    Reviewed by: David Pimer , Pimer Time, on May 2, 2018
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 31'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Rating: 5

    This is a great place to tuck away for a day or two, or just visit for a night. The approach is a bit tough as it is shallow. It is marked very well and the amenities are good. Power and water on each floating dock. Very clean facility and on a great island.

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  • Review for Caladesi Island State Park Marina

    Reviewed by: Dave Tomasko on Mar 16, 2018
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 33'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Rating: 5

    Beautiful setting. Peaceful. At night, you pretty much have the whole island to yourself and a few other boats. Nothing fancy, outdoor showers for example. But $1 / foot including electricity? Awesome,

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  • Review for Caladesi Island State Park Marina

    Reviewed by: John Landon , Boomer, on Mar 12, 2018
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 65'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 4

    Unable to access facility due to depth issues but great facility for smaller craft. Previously brought my 46 post in here but shoal has developed south of marked channel that would preclude that now. Needs to be dredged.

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  • Review for Caladesi Island State Park Marina

    Reviewed by: Patrick O’Donnell on Dec 1, 2017
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 40'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Rating: 5

    Must come in at high tide. But the marina and Rangers are perfection!

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