Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
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| Location | Charlotte County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Punta Gorda, Florida |
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| Area | 42,518 acres (172.06 km2) |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park is a 46,000-acre (190 km2) Florida State Park, composed of islands and land that surrounds Charlotte Harbor. It is part of the Southwest Florida Water Management District and protects the Gasparilla Sound/ Charlotte Harbor, Cape Haze, Matlacha Pass and Pine Island Sound aquatic preserves.[1] It is site 22 on southern section of the Great Florida Birding Trail and offers boating, paddling, fishing, and hiking.[1]
The park can be accessed from Punta Gorda, Cape Coral, Cape Haze, El Jobean, Rotonda and Little Pine Island. The main offices are approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) south of US 41/Tamiami Trail, in Punta Gorda.
Admission and Hours
There is no entrance charge. Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays).
Gallery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park Southwest Florida Water Management District
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