Stump Pass Beach State Park Reviews

There is one small parking lot, so get there early, with bathrooms. Put kayaks in water right next to the lot. There's beach access to the Gulf, as well as the river. Great kayaking and birding. Also saw several dolphins.

Red Tide has affected all beaches in this area but today was quite nice due to the wind direction. We even saw 2 dolphins and they said that was a very good sign.

To experience the best of this park, you need to walk the path along the intra coastal waterway. There are sections where you can see both bodies of water. There is an inlet at there end where you'll see dolphins.

if u love fishing you will love stump pass beach state park. its so macically and beautifull you can walk for miles picking up sea shells and watching dolphins play and swim

The beach was busy since it was Sunday & 1st day of spring break. There was ample parking across the road. If you are going to be later on the weekend be ready for a hike from parking lot to the beach. We found some sharks teeth. Not a great shelling beach. Beautiful sand. Enjoy the Florida sun.

The beaches were gorgeous. If you have to take the hike to the end of travel to see the peninsula beach.

Best of both lagoon and Gulf. There are secluded spots on the lagoon. And beautiful beach on the Gulf.

Beautiful beach and great for shelling and shark teeth ! Easy access and small fee ( 3.00 ). Not crowded!

This is normally a beautiful spot, but right now the red tide created by the dumping of water from Lake O has turned it into a horror show! Literally thousands of dead fish litter the beach - snook, reds, trout, eels, puffers, bait fish, horseshoe crabs - it’s heartbreaking! The smell is awful, and the red tide makes your eyes and throat burn! This ecosystem will be destroyed if we don’t stop the dumping!!

Easy access parking at Stump Pass State Park ($3) for a lovely walk down a path cut through the woods with beach access on both sides! It's a cool experience and a beautiful walk.

My buddy took me and my wife on a trip through the Intracoastal waters and through Stump Pass. We stopped and gathered shells, played in the water and walked in the sand. Man that was fun! We are going whenever we get a chance.

My sister and I visited in January. We had so much fun collecting sea shells. All day parking $3.00. Secluded Beach plus beautiful weather.

The beach is a little bit away from the large one. No parking-fee.
You may walk for quite a long time. Not very crowded. The stand is clean regarding plastic etc. but natural waste depending on tide.
Worth to visit.

Love this place!! Long walk to the pass through mangroves and cactus flora. Have seen large turtles and lemon sharks. Great snorkeling at slack low tide. Sometimes dolphins in the pass. Great shelling!

Stunning place to go and see wild life, fish, dolphins ect, nice beach for a quiet day away from the crowds. Parking is limited sometimes you have to line up and wait, a while, cost three dollers per visit.

If you like nature more than crowds you will love this beach.It is a great beach for many things that Florida is known for such as shelling, fishing, boating and of course swimming in warm water.I highly recommend checking it out and make sure that you bring your fishing gear and camera.

Good spot. Parking is challenging and you might have to wait in a long line to get in to pay for your unmarked spot. Good beach, though.

Have been visiting Stump pass for a long time. Great beach. But on weekends have to get there very early. Not enough parking. One of my favorites though!!

This is one of the most tranquil and relatively uncrowded beaches you can find. Turtles and shells are plentiful. I was disappointed someone was out after dark with flashlights (I was at a hotel next door) - not legal with so many turtles nesting.

We had a blast finding sharks teeth here! Red tide was unfortunately occurring but we did not see any dead fish thankfully! The wash area is meh but otherwise it’s gorgeous there!!

Sure, parking is limited. The first day we had to wait a good half hr, 2nd day about 5 min. This keeps the crowds down, though some get dropped off too. Nice, long beach. A little crowded in main area, but walk down towards southern point for more open spaces. Nice beach and trails. Lots of shells, found a few shark teeth too. Very peaceful. Southern tip and bay side was busy on Sunday, calm on Thursday. Water is pretty shallow for a good stretch out.

This beach, tucked away at the end of the key, is worth every penny you pay to park. It has trails that are covered by natural vegetation and picnic benches placed sporadically. If you're in town, make sure you stop by and take a walk through this scenic destination.

Loved the cleared 2 plus miles of hiking trails. You have both the gulf and bay access from this state park. No more than 20 parking spots so go early otherwise you won’t get a parking spot. Bathrooms and watering stations are provided. If you hike out to the end, in the winter there are piles of shells. I would go back.

This is a beautiful beach and you can walk down to end of the pass easily. There are many good shells to collect. The beach is clean and less crowded than the other Manasota Key Beaches. Parking can be difficult as only a certain amount of parking spaces are available, so go when the park opens.

Stump Pass State Park in located at the southern tip of Manasota Key where the Gulf of Mexico meets Lemon Bay Preserve.You may have to wait in line for awhile to get a parking spot. Or, you can also walk to this state park from Englewood Beach. Buy a picnic lunch across the street from Englewood Beach and hike 1.2 miles south to this park. Swim, fish and hike!

The beach is located in the middle of Manasota Key, has a huge sandy parking place with convenient access to the beach. Often crowded around the beach access paths, there is lots of space when you're willing to walk a few steps, even on the weekends. The sand is clean, the water shallow, thus well suited even for little children.

Great place for a nice walk. The nature path is easy to walk on with glimpses of the water from both sides. You can take the nature path out and walk the beach back. The sand is a little coarse, but there are so many shells along the beach to see.

We visited this park twice in our week here. We spent the first day at the beach hanging out and found some shark teeth. We went kayaking on the second day and spent about 15 minutes with a dolphin around us....very cool experience! As others have said, plan to wait for parking. It took about 20-30 minutes both days. If you're impatient, you might want to move on.

This is one of the best things to do in Englewood. We just love the walk, the air and the water. We are blessed to have this near by. If you are able to go - its a great way to exercise.

This is a wonderful beach with lots of shells. The biggest negative is the parking. . . the price is $3 but the ranger refused to make change for a $5!! He had a fist full of dollars!!! I wonder how much he made that day?! Take $1 bills!!!
In addition to a great beach, there is a nature trail that goes through to the end of the point. Nice walk and provides some shade.

This is the most awesome park in Englewood area. A long trail (over a mile) with the ocean one side and the bay on the other. Expect to see dolphins, shark teeth, quiet beaches, shells, ospreys, scenery - just an awesome - must do - walk. The trial is sand - somewhat packed so easier than walking on the beach but not by much. Love the scenery. Awesome. Parking is limited. I had to wait 10 minutes for a spot to open up. Early or Late best time to go for parking ($3 park fee).

Enjoy a walk through the vegetation to the pass and back along the beach shelling and seeking out Sharks' teeth. Relax on the beach or experience the excellent fishing in the surf. Hard to find a better day out for a mere $3 parking fee.

beautiful place to see birds, dolphins and manatees
either go very early or after 4pm as parking is limited and everyone wants to be on this beach

The parking fills up very fast. Go early. Sometimes there's a ranger collecting $3 admission and sometimes no one is there and there's envelops to put $3 and insert into a mailbox for collection later. Park closes at sunset. One time we went and there was parking and one time we were out of luck. We stayed close by so we were still able to walk to the park. We used the kayak launch area. It was maintained and safe area to launch a kayak or paddle board on to Lemon Bay. We had our own kayak and paddle board, but the park does have an outfitter on site that rents boards and kayaks. When we were there, the outfitter was closed. Because of COVID-19 things seemed they weren't as usual.

This is a beautiful park. They have a kayak concession. Accessible by car or boat, beautiful beach or intercostal side views

Small parking facility, so get there early or late in the day. Nice restrooms and changing station. You can park for $2.00/day and walk right out to the beach, or you can do a short hike to the end of Stump Pass and have the beach to yourselves. Pack a lunch, cooler, beach chairs, umbrella, and water toys for an enjoyable day at the beach.

Enjoyed our two visits to this beach but advise you arrive early as there is very limited parking (and a $3.00 admission). Found some amazing shells and lots of shark's teeth. Great beach for a long walk.

I visited this beach while out on Manasota Key. It is a beautiful beach and has nice views and many shells and sharks teeth. It costs $3 to enter but that is not too much to endure for a nice day at the beach!

What a beautiful park. We kayaked up to the end of the penisula and walked up and down the beach on the gulf
side.....beautiful and natural....rugged...

Having popped down for an hour the night before for a beautiful walk along the beach.
We thought we would risk it again.
The night before there was a definite smell in the air and thousands of dragon flies.
Today there was a beautiful breeze and we spent a good three hours watching pelicans,walking, collecting shark teeth and enjoying the beauty of the area.
We didn’t swim as we weren’t brave enough, but there were about 8 people in the water.
As visitors to Florida we are finding it very difficult to find out localised information about certain beaches.
Are we able to go out on boat tours.
Can we eat seafood in local restaurants.

We arrived around 1:30 and the park was full. However, the ranger had setup a que line and it WORKED. We really appreciated how he had setup and managed the wait line. Park was clean, we had a nice walk/hike out and back to the pass. Restrooms were clean too. All in all a really nice and well run State park.

Beautiful unspoiled walking path through nature. Walk is about 1.3 miles one way. The unspoiled beach is accessible through several paths. There are not any houses on this part of the beach.

We were hugely disappointed when we arrived at noon to discover the park was full. I’m sure there was room on the beach but they have to small of a parking lot! Since it’s land locked I’m not sure how they could fix the problem. Maybe shuttles from somewhere...?

When ever our family has a chance we love to beach and boat at stump pass it’s so beautiful and scenic

We went here on a very windy day for a picnic and to check out the nature trail. There are a few tables near the restrooms and parking lot. After lunch we hiked the 1.3 mile trail one way to the end of stump pass. Its worth the hike if you love nature, walking, playing and enjoying the water. The dolphins were all over the intercostal at the end and we enjoyed watching them as always. We were happy to see an area roped off for the nesting shore birds. Just an awesome place to rest and relax and enjoy the beauty of stump pass. We can't wait to go back again and enjoy the experience of nature and the beauty of God's creations!

Only has approx. 20 parking spots. Fee is S3.00 to park. Need to get there early before 9am even that may not do it on certain days. Then you get in line for someone to leave. Beach has been redone due to dredging out Stump Pass channel. It has added 20-30 feet of beach to what use to be there. Still lots of shark teeth on the beach that you can see just by walking. Osprey have many nests in the area watching them and the young as well as the Grey Hering is great on it own

Stump Pass is a long, very narrow key that borders on Stump Pass at the south end. It is a nice 3 mile hike from the parking lot to the pass and back, through mostly shade, or a choice of sun on the bay side or on the gulf side. Once at the tip of the key, you'll find ominous tall dead tree trunks piercing the sky, engraved and surrounded with cool artwork. Afterwards, stop by one of them many bars that dot the beachside to quench your thirst.

Semi private beach feel. Hike on the trails, take your boat or jetski out! White sand beaches! Stretch your legs on a walk on the beach with your whole family!
$3 Parking Fee. You can rent kayaks and Paddle boards at the park. Rent Jetski's along the way to the park.

Pay the 3 dollars parking, walk to the end of the nature trail and be rewarded with a beautiful beach and if you are lucky watch the dolphins play within metres from the beach.

So peaceful, long walk to the end but well worth it, take sun shades and water, very much improved now the channel has been dredged

Probably our favorite area for the beach and relaxing, public, but MUCH better than primary public areas

It’s a beautiful park with lots to see. However, I am a disabled veteran and lost part of a leg in Vietnam. We had to stay on a walking trail because we had our dogs. Dogs are not allowed on state park beaches. The trail was nice with lots to see. Problem, no where to sit and rest for a few minutes. I had to cut it short.
They need more sitting places along the walk.
Park attendant was really nice.
Handicap parking all taken by folks who don’t look like they have too much of a handicap! Typical!,

Nice clean beach , fairly busy for a Monday . The waves were a little rough. We found lots of shark teeth just lying on the beach. Water is a beautiful blue color. Would definitely go again.

I’ve lived in Englewood all of my life. My brothers and I are the 4th generation to frequent Stump Pass. We spent many a weekend with our boat pulled up to the shore, while my parents and their friends grilled, skied, and enjoyed each other’s company. Though it’s changed a little bit over the years, it’s still as beautiful today as I remember it as a child.

Always a nice experience here
Very clean
Beautiful trees and beach
A lots of shelves to
Love it, everytime i go

Very peaceful, out of the way place to hang out. Especially good for walking the beach and enjoying Florida's natural beauty

This beach is one of the quieter beaches in Englewood.
It is beautiful and peaceful.
A great place for an early morning or late afternoon walk on the beach.

Nice beach in Englewood, Florida! Great for sunning and strolling in search of beach rocks, shells and baby shark teeth! Parking lot can be crowded. There are picnic tables available.

The water was a little green but clear, and what a beautiful day on this huge beach. During the week there was hardly anyone there and if you just go down a ways towards the point you will have no one around you. Bring an umbrella!

Very nice, quiet, clean, uncrowded State Park. Parking is very limited so you must go early or later in the afternoon. Park Personnel are very helpful.

This is one of my favorite beaches to go to. Easy parking and since it’s a state park only $3 for the day. It has a great bathroom and it’s not overrun with tourists. Also you can find shark theft on the beach.

Nice beach. Clear water. Lots of dolphin and a manatee. Channel from Lemon Bay is a bit crooked but easy to navigate. Watch for locals blowing by

Lovely for swimming, walking, fishing & shark tooth hunting. Limited parking for a small fee. Restrooms were clean.

During January we stayed on Manasota Key down the road from Stump Pass. I biked down there regularly and spent several hours each time walking along the beach hunting for sharks’ teeth and unusual shells and letting the waves flow over my feet. This is so peaceful and I can never tire of it. When you get out to the point there are more and more shells being washed in every day. God paints a new picture every day! New shoreline and shells with each Sunrise. Most days we were also treated to to the dolphins playing in the Bay until the boaters chased them out into the Gulf instead of hanging back and watching them. We also rented kayaks for a nice paddle along the mangroves and down to the point. I love this place and am sorry we had to leave!

Past the parking madness of Englewood Beach is this little place. Get in line to wait for a parking spot-doesn’t take too long. Parking is $3. Once you’re on the beach, you’ll wonder where all the people are. Really spread out so beach-goers aren’t on top of one another. But be careful! The sand closer to the water is absolutely FILLED with shells! Like big, full-sized shells! Awesome for shell-seekers. I recommend some water shoes for this beach, but it is a great little place that makes you feel like you’re off the beaten path.

Love this beach. Not as busy and lots to pick up. Fun shark toothing! Free parking across the street.

This is a beautiful state park that you shouldn’t miss. It is a great place for pictures. A little bit of a hike to get to the end of the pass but it is worth it.

The beach is $3 to park at for the day. It is set a little further away from the main beach road restaurant area, so it is quite. There were not a ton of people out on the beach, so you had your pick of where you wanted to be.

Spend the day until the sun goes down. Sunsets are spectacular and many locals arrive just to be part of it. Enjoy with friends, family or just by yourself. :( No paws allowed. Kayak tours are also available. Call first to enquire. Several restaurants,bars and inns are just outside the park. During the winter months, park closes at 6:30 pm and bathrooms at 6:00 so plan ahead.

The beach is beautiful and fun to search for shells and sharks teeth! We made use of the kayak launch, which was easy access from the parking area.

This park has a nice beach and some trails with views of the water and vegetation. We went with kids and had a nice morning with a swim in the water and a short hike.

We are staying less than half a mile from Stump Pass State Park. We rode our bikes down, parked them and proceeded to walk a trail on a narrow strip of land with the gulf to our right and Lemon Bay to the left. Along the way, you discover why they call it Stump Pass. There are many large tree stumps mixed in with the foliage. After about 1.5 miles you come to the point where Lemon Bay empties into the Gulf. Just beautiful! White sand, emerald green water. Lots of wildlife on the way too in the form of osprey and we even saw a turtle! (Not a sea turtle) Good place to see dolphins and hit the water. Great spot. No rest rooms out there at the tip. Also, parking is very tight and fills up early, like about 8:30.

First time this year to Stump and find it annoying that I pay taxes in Charlotte County, where part of the funds go to the beach. I then have to pay to attend the park. Sarasota County beaches are free. Enough complaining. The beach was quiet and parking plentiful. Nice to be able to park so close to the beach...little walking to do.

Great beach although not much parking and beach is a bit narrow lots of places to hike and investigate we like it

Parking is at a premium but worth the wait. A short walk to the beach that is very uncrowded or the bay to kayak, paddle boarding or fishing. The facilities are very clean as are all Florida state parks

While staying on Manasota Key we often went to this lovely beach near Englewood. There is a fee to park and enter the park...nice clean facilities. Absolutely beautiful blue water. Still the "zombie shell/teeth seekers" but you can walk out of them. Head down to the pass and the water is even more shallow and beautiful. At the breakwater pause to watch the pelicans chow down on fish. Keep walking to the other side to see lovely Lemon Bay and a large osprey nest in a tall tree. Lovely memories of days on that beach!

We were there in April 2016 (the travel dates on this site did not go back that far) with my daughter. Took kayaks up the inland waterway to the state park. It was a great day weather wise and we saw dolphins, some small flying fish, and manatees. Although we kept our distance one of the manatees actually bumped my kayak! Stump Pass Beach was excellent with white sugary sand, shallow areas on the inland side, and nice beach with lots of shark teeth and shells on the gulf side. Well worth the visit.

We went here about 3 weeks ago when it was very chilly and windy so there was not many people there. Loved looking for shells and sharks teeth. Found many pretty shells and a few sharks teeth. Shorty after we arrived a couple of dolphins came pretty close to shore which was the highlight of the visit. Did not seem to be any red tide left at the time. Will definitely plan on returning on a nicer day to enjoy the beach longer.

I have lived in Englewood for almost 40 years and the Stump Pass Beach State Park is still as beautiful as it was when I moved here.

There are a lot of private coves as well as a public beach. It is so beautiful and not crowded. Lot's of fishing as well. Parking is very limited

Absolutely beautiful here!!! Go early to get a parking spot as it is a small parking lot! Cost $3 a day. Lots of sharks teeth to find. If you walk down the beach a bit, you’ll see “sea shell” trees! If you’re interested in a longer walk, this is extremely nice with no homes around, just wildlife and the Gulf!

It's a walk to the end, but well worth it! There is a place to rent Kayaks and SUPS in the park as well of local areas that will deliver your equipment to the park.

We stayed at the Wanna B and walked down to Stump Pass every morning. It is so serene and beautiful.

Aside from the $3 parking charge (and really, that's nothing to complain about), this is a great beach. Lots of sand and shells, convenient bathrooms, and you can walk far (either on the wooded path or on the beach), or you can find good stuff right by the parking lot!

If you're looking for a beach that is not too crowded and want to walk and explore an old Florida type of experience then I recommend this place. Only downside is it costs $3 per day.

It's a state park, so you have to pay to park. Come early so that you don't have to wait in line for a parking space. Bring a lunch and beverage as there are no restaurants or vendors. The walk to the end of the island is long and hot, but you don't need to walk far to find a nice place to place your chairs or blankets. The park closes promptly at the posted time and they will lock your car in if you have not left by the posted time. Do not be late!

Stump pass is a beautiful park beach get away. Its a favorite spot to me lots of memories of times spent there with my husband

There are dead fish everywhere. Bad smell of rotting fish. Hard to breathe especially if you have any type of respiratory problems. best time to visit is in April or May.

Nice clean park. Caveat: if you don’t care for walking on a sand beach because of the step/slide feel, you might want to walk somewhere else. That’s all that’s here for about 1.5 miles to the end of the key and return in the same path. All that aside, it’s beautiful and has a lot to see including wildlife like gopher tortoises (we saw two), many kinds of birds, and even a small snake. To be completely honest, it reminded me a lot of the set of Gilligans Island with the picture-perfect look to it.

Stump Pass is a must-visit place. It is not a big park but I like that it is not as busy as other resorts or parks. The parking lot, which is small, can be filled to capacity by 10 am. So go early. Admission fee is $3.

If you would like to sweat first before swimming, there is a wooded trail from the parking lot going all the way to the southernmost part of the island. The trail is not long, less than a mile. Along the way, you will find secret swimming places. Mind you, though, depending on the time of day, there could be biting bugs inside the woods so bring an insect repellant with you.

You can also go to the end by walking along the shore. I find this fun to do during high tide. Make sure your electronics are in waterproof containers because the tide can be 2-3 feet high.

You can find a neat spot at the tip where you can watch birds, boaters, pontooners and kayakers go by. The water here is amazing. I find this particular spot magical.

The beech is very shelly but good for shelling .The water quality was excellent. Unless you are willing to wait in line for 20 minutes for a parking place I would recommend arriving early in the morning. The best attribute for this beech is its close proximity to the parking and rest rooms.

Rented a boat in Englewood. Took a leisurely drive down to Gasparillo bridge and back. Stopped at Stump Pass on the way back for a snack and beverage. Beach was nice and being November not too populated. Remnants of Red Tide not helping, I’m sure. We were coughing and had that familiar feeling in my chest after about two hours on the water. Sand was clean and welcoming but not much for shells. Not sure if people had picked them up earlier, park employees were cleaning up the beaches and getting the good with the bad or there’s just low population due to the kill earlier. Still a good place to pull up your boat and hang pending algae counts.

We hung out here for the day. Walked the beach. It was really nice and very clean. We rented kayaks and brought our lunch .

Got here nice and early and paid the $3 (don't forget to hang the stub in your car)

Nice clean restrooms

There's a path behind the main building which says it's 1.3 miles long do we started walking.

Lovely views of the water on both sides of the path. It was very windy the day we went so think that's probably why we didn't see much wildlife.

As we got nearer the end of the path we got to a flooded section (may be due to the rain the night before?) so had to turn back.

We then cut through a path onto the beach and walked back next to the sea.

I assume due to the small side of the car park that the beach never gets too crowded so on a not windy day I think it would be a great beach too sit on.

Will be back another time

My favorite beach in this location. Because there is limited parking, there are not many people, and that is very nice. On my next visit to Englewood I will definitely come back here :-)

SIGH. Most peaceful beautiful beach. Lots of trails to walk and the beach can be walked to the end and around to ski alley. Love love the sharks teeth and shelling. Also the turtle nests/

Things to do, Walk the sand along the Gulf looking for shells and shark teeth. Walking trails, Walking alone Bay side of park, quite a few areas to beach a boat, enjoy picnicking. Watching dolphins, ospreys, and other shore birds nesting.

The only setback is the limited parking available.

tucked away at the end of the Key - a great hidden gem for beach-combing for shark teeth- kayaking - picnic - has facility very inexspensive to stay for the day $3.00- hit the local Grocery store for cold soft fdrink and the grocery store always has a 12 sub special - spent a day and watch the sunsets over the Gulf

We sure enjoyed our time at this beach! November is obviously pre-season, which meant there was not any crowds!

Nice stretch of beach on the Gulf side & nice walk along the inlet side. Car park is very small ( around 20-30 cars only) you stop at the entrance, pick up a paying envelope drive to the end & if there is not a long que wait for a space to become available then place your $3 in the envelope post it in the box tearing off the receipt beforehand. There are restrooms in the car park but no other amenities so come prepared. Lovely quiet beach with plenty of shells safe swimming but no life guards.

It was a short distance from the parking area to the beach so it was easy to carry our chairs, etc. Lots of shells and not too crowded with people.

Take ur boat and park on the beach or nearby sandbar. Spend the day soaking up the sun. Some good shelling at times also.

We took a dip in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico here, then hung out on the bay side. There doesn’t seem to be a speed limit for boats and jet skis, so there can be wake on the bay side. If it weren’t for the wake, my young girl likely could/would have swum on the bay side. Beware of fishing line or hooks. We did not come across any left behind fishing supplies, but there was a lot of fishing going on, both bay and gulf sides. If the walking trail was less sand and more shell, that would have made our visit here better too. Overall though it is a fabulous park!! There is not much parking here, but if you can find a space or are staying nearby on the key, you should stop by this park!

Lots of shark teeth. Less crowded. Worth the extra few minutes to drive. Just prettier. Head north up the beach for shark teeth.

Beautiful long and relatively secluded beach at the southern end of Manasota Key where you can walk, shell, explore, watch Osprey fish and enjoy some relative serenity from the typical beach crowd.

This is a lovely site. The nature trail extends between the Gulf and the Intercoastal waterway. Dogs are allowed (but not on the beach)so bring your furbaby but don't forget water for him/her.
Lots of sea creatures to observe and some sea shells... but the best shelling is on the beach. My wife and I and our American Shepherd Liberty enjoyed the trail. Certainly worth the $3.00 fee.

This is one of our favorite places to go paddle boarding. We always have our cameras with us as the manatees and bottle nosed dolphins are usually all over the place. I give it 5 stars for anyone who loves paddle boarding.

My husband and I visited Stump Pass Park today. We walked the entire beach down to the channel where the intercoastal flows into the Gulf. On our walk along the shore there were a lot of turtle nests. There were also a lot of dead fish and crabs due to the red tide. At the channel, the water and shore were much cleaner and we did not notice the effects of the red tide as much. People were fishing, swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding in the area. We enjoyed our day there and saw lots of dolphins swimming in the channel. At one point, they were about 20 feet from me. We really enjoyed our day in spite of the red tide.

Have visited many times, found some nice shells at the end of the hike. Good idea to have water and bug spray.

Well maintained, care for the environment, clean bathrooms, not crowded, great place to see natural Florida!

I was there last year to do some fishing and the ranger at the park opened the gate at around 7:15am. Are they still doing that or not opening until 8am?

We enjoy coming here. The beach is nice and there is some great walking on the beach. They keep the facilities clean here too. Truly enjoyable place to go.

Beautiful early in the day before it gets too crowded. It's rustic and calm, plenty to see and do. Will return.

We found Stump pass at the end of our trip and wished we had found it sooner! The beach was in pristine condition. Good size beach which you don’t have to worry about over crowding. The water was gorgeous and very warm. We found tons of sharks teeth! Definitely worth the trip!

This beach is an excellent location for sea shell and shark teeth collection...they are all plentiful. Remember, the Sharks teeth are not white! We live down here during the winter months and we visit this beach at least once a month.

You can arrive by boat, tie up in the pass and then either hang out on the Gulf beach or in the pass. There is deep water right up to shore. We had no luck fishing but really enjoyed the beach.

We arrived just before noon on a Tuesday and there were three cars ahead of us waiting for entry. There are only about 40 parking spots. We only had to wait 10 minutes. There is a temporary bathroom area set-up due to damage during Hurricane Ian. Trails have been cleared. The trail is mostly sand with sporadic shade. There is also a few picnic tables for breaks. We walked about half a mile and then turned around. Bring plenty of water.

I've been to Sanibel, and she doesn't have anything on Manasota Key. Huge piles of shells, sharks teeth galore....if you're a sheller, DON'T miss this!!

Folks, it has really gone downhill. People have destroyed it with litter. Hurricane Ian eroded the beach badly. And the current in the pass is extremely dangerous. Avoid this place!!!

I love this park. It is so natural and unspoiled. The beach is beautiful. It is just a gem. Great for walking, relaxing and water sports.

Lovely natural beach park between Lemon Bay & the Gulf. Lots of shells!! Loved the birds that appear to walk the beach with you. They are very used to people. Decent restrooms & 2 outdoor showers to rinse off. Limited parking, but only waited about 5 minutes. We didn't arrive until noon, so not bad.

Beautiful walk along the beach. It was clean, with nice sand sometimes lots of small shells but very walkable. It was quiet, peaceful, yet popular. We walked early morning and it was very pleasant. I would definitely go back.

Nice beach and inland waterway on the other side for fishing. New boardwalk in and restrooms there too. Also a good place for finding sharks teeth.

All the way to the end of Manasota Key, this is a nice park, take a one mile loop hike down to the end of the island (or not), vast beach area on both sides, lots of places to be lazy and enjoy nature. Want to get away from all the people on the beach? Go here!

My wife finds many sharks teeth. Parking can be a problem so get there early during peak vacation times

Great beach for sunbathing, people watching, fishing, boating, picnicking, parasailing, sea shell and shark tooth hunting with family and friends!

Not crowded and beautiful. Found two tiny shark teeth in just a few minutes. We didn’t walk all the way down to the stumps, but it was still nice.

Ample parking at no charge. Some shells but lots of small sharks teeth. Beach area is pretty okay. Take you're own umbrella and beach chairs. Their are rest room facilities.

This park is perfect for nature lovers like me. If you want broad white sand with vendors and hotels, this is not that beach. There are only ~40 parking spots if you’re driving. We arrived in time to see the gates open at 8 a.m., and 20 cars pulled in with us. When we left around 11:45, there were 4 cars waiting for a spot (they line you up). However, several cars were leaving around the same time, so noonish might also be a good time to get there. The bayside trail has many interesting plants to observe, and we saw anoles and a grass snake. If you’re into birds, this is a great spot to see nesting ospreys and black skimmers, as well as every other shorebird native to southwest FL. The beach is full of shells … literally! We even found a few small sharks teeth. They are well-worn and possibly fossilized. The bathroom facilities are fine, but the only ones are at the parking lot. There are some picnic tables and places to launch your kayak near the parking lot. We would love to go again!

I'm so thankful that the state of Florida has secured beachfront property for future generations to enjoy. Too much of our beautiful coastline has been overtaken by commercialism. I haven't met a state park I didn't like, and this one is a gem. Clean facilities, walking trails, kayak launches, and of course the Gulf of Mexico! Oh, yeah, three bucks to park is a bargain and a half!

This beach is very clean and has great views for sunsets. I like how if you have a GoPro, you can record sundown. Would recommend to friend.

The trail paths here are all sand. So, if you go when it's hot, you MUST wear shoes. Be sure to walk all the way to the end where it opens up to the water. Walk out onto the beach area. Fabulous. Be sure to look up and see the osprey in the trees in their nests. The one downside is there is NOT enough parking here - so come EARLY! There a tons of shells and sharks teeth on the beach here. Plus a lot of "shell trees"....

The nature train was wonderful. We liked that so many of the plants were named. We did see one of the resident gopher tortoises walking down the trail. It was also fun to get views of Lemon Bay on the opposite side from the beach. We didn't swim there, since we had our own private beach, but we could see the beach from the overlooks on the trail and it looked quite private. We would like to return some day and look for shark's teeth.

Very beautiful beach there’s access to bathrooms and it very clean! Bring a chair and lunch for a perfect day!

Paddleboard/kayak launch (and rentals), nature walk, excellent beach area.
Only challenge is parking--especially during snowbird season.

Gorgeous water. We spend the day kayaking and it was worth every penny. Mangroves to paddle through and dolphins swimming along side of us.

Had a great day at stump pass beach nice and small great paths and lots of shells. Great area to see birds and fish.

I love this beach. If you like hunting for seashells, this is a great place. Parking fee is $3. At times parking lot may be full. Be sure to bring a bag for shell collecting! The surf is pretty rough, so be careful in the water. Park closes at dusk.

This is a nice beach in the park that is unpopulated and a few miles long. It is in good shape, but the sand is not pure white.

We enjoyed breakfast on the beach at 8 a.m. When we left at 12 noon there were 10 cars waiting to be admitted. Possibly there would be many leaving then after a morning of sunshine. Parking remains a problem on these beaches during "season".

It was very pleasant to sit, looking out on the water with a breeze taking away from the heat of the sun. There were four or five people braving the cold water for a swim. Others were taking the mile walk to the end of Stump Pass Beach.

Lots of sharks teeth, great beach. The very end of Stump pass has a sandbar. Great place to visit and get into the water.

Great Beach! Nothing else needs to be said.

However, parking at the park is very limited and there is effectively no on-street parking around it. Get there early. We haven't tried it later in the day - perhaps parking gets better.

I was here 3 times over the Memorial Day holiday. Twice with Kayaks and once with a boat. It is a great area with beautiful wildlife. We saw dolphins everyday as well as a manatee twice.

This is such a nice little secret find! This beach is very private, there are only a few parking places so get there early. You can walk miles and find beautiful shells. There are no commercial buildings anywhere. The sand is not as soft as Siesta, but it is smooth and easy to walk on. There was no Seaweed or Algae washing up on the beach. You could actually go in the water and see your feet.

This is a fabulous beach with picnic tables and mangroves with wonderful paths. The dolphins feed in the waterway which makes this beach exceptional with not too much beach goers since it has a small parking lot.

What I loved about this beach is the pathway. Somtimes the parking is crowed. Bathrooms are clean and there are picnic area's.

WE WENT THERE ON A VERY WINDY DAY AND COULD NOT STAY LONG BECAUSE OF IT. the beach was very clean and parking was close by but hard to find a space. Lots of business bars and eating establishments nearby within walkinet tg distanc earf ileereh. Gyou want a parking spacey

Love this place! One of our favorites ever because it isn't commercial! A great way to see the ocean, an inlet, all kinds of cool birds and plants...and you can rent kayaks and paddle the east side of the point...which is so fun!
The state park is maintained well and for the most part, and it doesn't show the amount of visitors and the wear we all create on the environment there...people aren't destroying it too much; did see some garbage carelessly tossed; also some people are just loud while walking on the trail that goes far out on the point...disturbing wildlife.
Beaches on both sides of the trail...and birds on the shores.
They are reconstructing the beach right now further away from the parking lot but it is still fun to walk the beach even while that is going on...some nice shells and sharks teeth.
Saw a coiled snake there in the plants on the side of the trail the first time we went which was a real treat!
So much to see and do here.

Loved the beaches in the Englewood area. Free parking and a beautiful beach area. Waves were really bad due to storms moving through when we were there but still managed to find a few shark teeth.

There are walking trails, kayak launches, beach access and nature at its best. We saw varieties of sea birds, fiddler crabs and more. Saw both dolphins and manatees off the beach. Absolutely beautiful.

Really like the seclusion of this park but wish they had more parking-arrive early or go later in the day

Great state park! We loved the beach—tons of shark teeth and shells. Beautiful views and a neat walking path too! Very small parking lot so get there early!

Good sand and shells.Easy access by vehicle, kayak or boat. Sometimes there are shark teeth depending or recent wave action.

Believe it or not, that was all it cost for all-day parking and a visit! Superb walking trails, beautiful beaches, and super-clean washrooms! Everything you need for a great day in the sun well-spent.

Early morning walk on the beach showed a lot of dead fish both in the water and on beach. Everyone was coughing and noses running, our immune systems working! They have beach clean up at first light and dead fish are taken away. We did however see the markers for the turtle eggs. If you look close a turtle was following me because I was between the turtle and the place nature calls them to return. The walking path is well taken care of. Usually this time of year there is a ton of vacationers on boats and beach, not so this year. Also unusual is the crazy amount of places that are usually booked way in advance with for rent signs, and no signs of tourists. Better to skip a Florida vacation this year. They say red tide is now affecting all the way to the pan handle.

This is an area we anchored our boat! The views and ambiance are incredible! We love living here yet feeling like these cherished memories are a vacation feeling! If you want to experience tranquility and peace and escaping from the world, this is an area you want see! Watching the dolphins is priceless!

So glad to find this gem! Got there early morning & had a nice long walk on the trail (2mi round trip), great beach for seashells, lots of wildlife, SUP & kayak rentals on-site, had a picnic and left by 2pm. Recommend beach shoes (we bought $5 beach water shoes at Wlmrt) for walking around on south side where there are tons of shells- we left w a bucket full. We just missed the Red tide a few days before so it was fine..but all SW beaches in FL can have red tide during March so check websites.

We were visiting in the area and wanted to get our 10,000 steps someplace other than the beach for a change of pace. We enjoyed walking along a scenic trail in Stump Pass Beach State Park. It was lovely with natural foliage, ospreys, the gulf on one side and bay on the other. There was lots of shade and some rest stops along the way. Very enjoyable!!

Great place, Nice Walking, Friendly Staff,GREAT FISHING.

Nice Bathing Beach.

Plenty Sea Shell's also Many Sharks Teeth.

Very nice beach to walk. On an early morning we collected 9 large shells! Really a nice beach. The path way off the beach has some great plant identification plaques… very interesting.

Wow. When they warn you about the parking, they aren’t kidding! Don’t dismiss the warning about the 1.3 mike hike, which is one-way. The sand trail sucks you down and makes it seem longer. You can see water on the hike, and many people bring gear and spend the day on their own private beach areas, good idea! The end of the trail is disappointing, there is a bathroom at the beginning of the trail, but not the end. So...there is a lot of off-trail nature visiting, and the result is that the trees and shrubs are littered with toilet paper.

Great place for a public beach, clean and you can find many private areas , bathrooms, picnicking, plenty of shade and a great mile and 1/2 walk to the end, definitely would visit again and I would recommend this place for solos, couples, families great fishing too!

Small parking lot so crowd is limited. Get there early, or later in the afternoon, but they close at sunset and tow cars still there. They have nice clean bathrooms and outdoor showers to rinse off the sand. The area also includes a nature walk

Nice little park to walk through an get a sense of the natural FLA gulf keys. It is a fairly long walking trail with gulf and bay beaches on both sides. Very relaxing morning or evening stroll. However, parking is very limited so don't expect to get a spot if you are there for peak bach times.

Nice beach and sand. Quite a few sharks teeth including some larger than normal. Both gulf and bay sand beaches.

Love this beach, we park then walk all the way to the end. Collecting sharks teeth and usually at the end we see dolphins close to the shore. There's shell trees. Perfect day

Very small parking area; but, it's close to the beach Parking is. only $3.00 for the entire day. It is over a mile -each way- from the parking area to Stump Pass. The recent dredging of the pass as well as other improvements have increased the size of the beach at the pass. It is much larger than the beach near the parking area.

Great selection of quiet, hidden beaches all the way down the trail to stump pass. Check out the Osprey nests and see the birds catching fish. Beautiful part of Old Florida

Extremely limited parking, not maintained very well yet they still take your money. I’m guessing the money goes for payroll because there’s no upkeep of the area.

We had an awesome day there.Very beauitful!We collected shells and shark teeth.We had a great time with friends and our niece. It was a nice relaxing day in the sun. The water was alittle cool, but refreshing.

There is a $3 parking/entance fee no big whoop. The hike from the parking lot to the actual pass is pretty far (~1mi?) and demands good footwear. Nice nature views along the way for toustise and osprey and more. Stump pass at the end is really cool. There is a good current and often see dolphins and other fish up close. Now if you don't want to hike it is an easy 50ft from parking to beach or intercoastal on either side.

It's like being on a remote Caribbean Island , but you can drive to it. Absolutely lovely, wonderful beach, incredible warm gulf water. If you want a wonderful SW Florida beach experience try it!
Parking limited so in the winter/in season get there early!!!

We rented a boat and spent the day here. It was a highlight of our trip! If you have a chance to visit, add it to your list!

Great beach, not crowded like Destin, PCB, etc.....Laid back, relaxing emerald green water! Away from the hustle and bustle of those touristy places.

Like all the beaches here beautiful sand and warm water. Car park is quite small which helps to keep the number of people down. Reasonable beach shower

Enjoying the beach with few others makes it a great place rent a kayak or stand up paddle board and cruise the harbor

a quick visit, not enough time to go to the end point of the park.
Took a quick kayak trip, so we saw some of it from the water.

A great place to relax, walk down a ways and almost nobody out there, very nice beach! Visit it! Clear water great for paddling, and we even seen a manatee! Just off shore, so cool!

Great hike/walk (1.3 miles one way), can have more privacy and beautiful beaches along the way, many birds to photograph, Osprey nests, dolphins, great for all types of photography. Bring bug spray if you walk the inner path, can have a ton of mosquitoes, beach path is mostly bug free.

a guy told us about finding HUGE sharks teeth here. so we went. forgot to ask about the beach itself.....very sharp shells (yep, cut my foot pretty bad). found some teeth, mostly small. disappointed.

I visited here to look for birds, as it is rated as a major birding hotspot on ebird. My first attempt to visit it 2 years ago was foiled because there is very limited parking and everyone was at the beach, and so we had to turn around and leave. This year we went early to get a parking spot. Be sure to arrive before 9:30/10:00 on a weekday and before 9:00am on a weekend. I walked the path between the bay and the beach first, and then walked the beach back. It was a beautiful walk, I didn't see as many birds as I would have liked, but the birds I did see were great. The "stumps" are dead trees in the path between the bay and gulf and are natural nesting spots for osprey. Great variety of shells for beachcombers.

tiny parking lot for all the people that seemed to drive to it. Flush toilets and a nice sandy path right down the middle of the point to the end. Take a 50' walk to the gulf side for the beach, or 50 to the inland side to see the quietness (and no wake zone boat path). Very nice

AWESOME BEST DAY. We had so much fun shelling hunting for shark teeth and seeing dolphins. We met great people and had a wonderful time

Beach and trails in one stop with nature; birds including ospreys were about the area. Sea shells and shark's teeth abundant on the beach. A neat area to observe both the Gulf and Lemon Bay.

My friends and hosts for the week took me for a 5 mile walk along Stump Pass/ Golf view. We rounded the corner and also walked along the intercostal water way. As we came around the corner to the intercostal two dolphins appeared, clearly feeding maybe 20 yards in front of us. First time that close for me!
We spent some time on the Golf side hunting for prehistoric sharks teeth, which is a huge pastime in this area. After some lessons on what to look for I got the hang of it and did come away with a hand full of them.
Less crowded then Englewood beach just to the north, you enjoy the sound of the waves and warm breezes without being overwhelmed by large crowds. The brown pelican like to wait around watching the fisherman, hoping to steal their catches.
Parking can be a problem more so than Englewood in addition it's a state park so there is a small cost for a tag to enter and like I said, limited parking. Best to arrive early or come later in the day if you aren't someone who wants to wait around until a space opens up. Arrive by 9:30am or after 3:30.
Beautiful way to start my vacation in the area!

Stump Pass offers nice wildlife and a beautiful beach with a view of the Gulf and ICW. You can see dolphin while swiming in the Gulf and ICW. The park beach is not crowded. The only issue can be that there is limited parking, but you can easily bike or walk to it.

We tried parking at the beach state park and left without waiting to go have a beer. We went back and waited 15 minutes for a parking spot. There are around 50 spots with about 200 people wanting to park there so you you will probably wait a while to park. We have been there twice and it seems like the rangers go out of their way to be bossy and condescending. It is a great location but as the area gets more populated the wait will get longer and longer. I can't imagine trying to find a spot at 11 am during season.

I love coming here to walk the beach. For tourists the downside is parking is limited so the lot fills quickly. However, from a more local snowbird point of view, this limits the number of people who come here which I like. Parking costs $3 so bring correct change as you put the money in an envelope. Credit cards are not useful here. Bathrooms on site near parking lot.

This park has a 1.3 mile trail from parking lot to beach point that winds through the local flora and fauna. It also has the beach trail on the gulf side. Lot's to see including birds and Osprey plus a great variety of seashells on the beach. We also saw dolphins at the point! Wear shoes on the inside trail to protect your feet from sharp shells along the way. I say come early because parking is very limited and fills up quickly. There are restrooms and picnic facilities available too.

This is my favorite place in Englewood. You can walk on either the beach or a trail between the ocean and waterway. Its a little over a mile to the end of the pass. You'll see all kinds of marine life & other animals. Lots of shells to be found. Watch out for big, black snakes on the trail ! I love going here b/c it is not crowded like the main beach. But there is not much parking so you really have to be strategic as to the time of day to go. Its only $3 to park and there is a bathroom. The white sandy beaches on the gulf are so soothing. Enjoy if you go!

This park is one of my favorite places in the US! I love that it is only $3 car, so many options for beautiful beach views on Lemon Bay and the Gulf. The water is beautiful and clean, nature is full of lush tropical plants and easy to navigate the paths.

Love this place; it is a precious environment and one that should be appreciated...a bunch of wildlife and saw a rare snake on the walk...all good! I'd like to see less boats partying right hooked up to the east shore of the beach but guess that is the way it goes when the weather is nice.

The parking lot is rather small and fills quickly. The later in the day it gets the less likely you are to find a spot. The beach area is wide and plentiful. Nice park with restroom facilities. If you are looking to go to the beach it is a nice area. The walk from the parking lot to the beach is short. The beach is the main attraction.

Due to one of the comments below, we traveled to this beach, an hour from our location, with our small dog. The comment stated you can even bring your furry friend. Not true, dogs are not allowed on the beach. They are only allowed on the trail. It is a nice beach, limited parking, but we could not spend any time on the beach because of our dog.

Enjoy shelling, shark tooth hunting and swimming here. $3 to park is well worth it. Great chsnging/bathroom facilities.

not overly crowded in early june. the beach was kept nice and the water was beautiful. Easy access to the water, trash cans available.

PARKING: Come early! Bring $3 cash to pay for parking. They don’t take credit cards. In mid-October on a weekday when we arrived at 9 am it was already almost full.

RESTROOMS: Yes, at the first entrance. Showers also. There are no facilities at the end of the point.

SHADE: Not a lot. There are some trees a bit inland off the point but not a good place to sit.

SWIMMING: A lot of the beach is good for kids with fairly shallow drop offs, no rocks. Some small sandy tide pools. No swimming at the point due to heavy currents.

SHELLING: Yes. Not necessarily rare pieces or the variety you’ll find at Sanibel but still quite a few. Apparently a few sharks teeth also but I didn’t look.

FISHING: there were some fisherman there but it’s not the main activity.

CAUTION: You won’t need shoes on the beach. The sand is soft BUT don’t go inland on the trails without shoes and don’t go through the brush without closed shoes/pants. There are wicked spiny burrs that sink into your skin like little surgical knifes, very sharp!

This was our first time at Stump Pass Beach. It's a great place to find shells and shark's teeth. The parking lot isn't huge, so plan to arrive early during busy times, like spring break, which is when we were there. You do have to pay for parking, but it's just a few dollars. This is also a nice place to come in the evening to watch the sunset.

We came here after reading so many good reviews and we are staying in the area. We may have came on a bad day, but we just didn’t love it. The water was very dark and full of seaweed and the little algae blooms on top of the water until you’re about 10 feet out. We didn’t get there right at 8am, when it opened, so we had to try a few different times throughout the morning before a spot opened up. It’s a very limited parking lot. The sand isn’t the soft white sand, it’s mixed with the darker sand, so it will get hot, unlike the soft white. We were hoping to find shark teeth, but we knew it wasn’t the right season for that, so no such luck. There are plenty of shells though. We walked pretty far down the beach from the parking lot, and down the trail, and never saw any stumps also, so maybe it’s the wrong season for that as well? The hiking trail led us in between the beach side and then the water side where all the boats dock up to the land and hang out, but then it just dead-ends where a bunch of boaters are. The beach wasn’t packed though, so you can definitely get a good spot right at the front of the water, which is great, if you have kids. My kids didn’t love the area compared to the public beach in Englewood though, so we wouldn’t come back for the beach specifically. I’d come back in the Winter to look for shark teeth again though.

Great little beach at the end of the key with the Gulf on one side and a Lemon Bay and short walk across on the other side. Variety of trails go throughout the middle of the park. If you walk a short distance, you can have the beach basically to yourself. If
You go down to the very end, there are piles of shells. Arrive early as parking is VERY limited! Can also pull up by boat and anchor.

The tip is neat, the price is right. Parking is very limited. I would rather go to the beach further north and walk down here. I don't think the sand and views are overall worth it at this state park.

Have been here previous years and always happy to return. Was busier than expected but still space to spread out on the beach.

I went here with my parents and my girlfriend last month, and we had a great time!! I enjoyed walking along the shoreline and feeling the sand between my toes, and especially looking for shells and shark teeth..my girlfriend and i found some small clams too, and were watching them dig into the sand to hide.

If you're looking for a quiet beach, this is your spot. Whether you're there to look for shells, to relax with a good book, or do some swimming, this is a great area. It's cleaner and less crowded than the beach in Englewood, so the experience is quite pleasant.

Small parking lot. $3 to park, no one there to give change, but it's a beautiful, clean state park. Just over a mile trail to the end of the island. No lifeguards, but foot showers and bathrooms. Course sand but great shelling.

It's about a mile walk to the actual pass from the State Park parking area. Along the way you will see various sizes and kinds of shore birds from Great Blue Herons to the little Piping Plover. Hunt for sharks teeth along the surf's edge, I always pick up a few dozen without looking too hard. There are plenty of gulls, terns and Osprey. I usually see 20-30 different species during a morning walk.

Lucky enough to be staying at Westons next door, so we walked over each day during our stay. Beautiful preserved beach and park. Incredible views.

Stump Pass Beach is a beautiful beach with white sand and beautiful blue water. The day I was there,, the waves were a little rough, and was washing some seaweed in. Some lady found a seahorse clinging to a piece of seaweed, which was pretty cool to see. We found a good Samaritan to release the seahorse back out into the Gulf. I hope the little fellow made it. I enjoyed looking for sharks teeth at Stump Pass Beach, and I found several.

This State Park has so many hidden jewels.
Threre paths that lead to small beaches on Lemon Bay. Low tide thre are boats ⛵️ anchored people just relaxing swimming off there boats it is just so serene

Due to COVID parking spaces were limited but very well maintained, and staff was helpful and friendly. Definitely the highlight of our trip!

Love this state park. Very small parking lot. Good as this limits the numbers on the beach. Never crowded, especially if you walk 5 minutes down the beach. Bad thing is you must get there before 9:30 or you may not get in. Even earlier if it is in season. Nov- Mar. No attendant at the gate and if you go in and there is no parking it is hard to turn around. The circle at the end of the parking lot is closed off. They should open it so people can turn around. It is a dirt parking lot with no markings and unfortunately some people don't know how to park so normally there is at least a half a dozen slots lost due to parking too far from the next car. Only $3 to park. You have to go to the station at the end of the parking lot and get an envelope. Put the money in and put it in the slot. Tear off your copy and hang it on you mirror on your windshield. This park is a peninsula with the gulf on the right and the intercoastal on the left. There is a 1 1/4 mile trail that follows the intercoastal with some spots to sit or picnic. The trail ends at stump pass with views of Don Pedro Island across the way. A great walk is to take the trail then return by the beach. The beach is pristine and we see dolphins at least half the time we go. Sometimes Manatees will swim up to check you out. Remember, no touching. There is a rest room at the parking area but nowhere else so be aware that if you go to the end there are no facilities. There is no food or water so bring your own. Summer sun is VERY hot so bring sunscreen and some shade. The only crowds are really in the winter at the end of the park where boats come in and stack up like a parking lot. But summer is quiet. If you have a beach buggy to haul your stuff you can go down the beach a ways and there is plenty of room. The only negative is that they don't open at sun up. Open at 8:00am. There is a kayak launch and it would be nice to launch right at sun up. Please note while there are rangers here there are no lifeguards. Our favorite beach.

Fishing on Intercoastal side and beach on the Gulf, just feet apart. A little walk from pay to park but both worth it.

Staying at Westin's WannaB Inn located at the entrance to Manasota Key & Stump Pass State Park. Walked the entire length of beach. Shells and shark teeth abound in this area. Kids would love it! Since it's the end of December, too cold for swimming but nice to be outside. Unfortunately there are a lot of SMELLY dead fish around due to a recent red tide.

Beautiful, quiet beach. Local spot. Plenty of people sifting for shark’s teeth all while collecting beautiful shells

Very nice natural beach with nice walking trails. Parking lot is very small so arrive early!
Have SUP and kayaks for rent and restroom facilities, no concessions, bring your own. Very enjoyable spot to spend a few hours. Can also bring your furry friend

Amazing pulled pork and other barbecue dishes smoked right on the premises!! Nice location overlooking the water including beautiful sunsets!

Lovely setting . Very comfortable. Good service. The food was good. We have visited here a few times now and always great.

Great for sunning, shelling, and hunting shark teeth. The August water was 86 degrees and the clearest I've ever seen.

A good place to enjoy the beach , fish , and hike . You can’t beat the gulf coast . This is another must see if your in the area .

We would definitely return to this fabulous beach! It wasn't very crowded and the sand was so nice. It was fun collecting shells and watching waves. Parking was somewhat limited, which perhaps explains the uncrowded nature of the place.

Heard stump pass was less crowded than the bigger beaches. What found was less people when we there during the weekday but parking I'd terrible. If the small lot is full, you can wait in line until someone leaves then they'll direct you to the spot. We waited about 45 mins in line. Wouldn't go back because of parking. Beach was fine.

We are locals and love this beach. Prepare to pay $3 (put your cash in an envelope and place the tear-off tag on your dash) to park and get there early during the high season (winter), as the parking lot fills up fast. If you're not there early, you wait in a line till someone leaves and the ranger tells you where to park.
Once you get to the beach, you'll find lots of shells and sharks teeth. There is a decent bathhouse in the park with toilet facilities and a foot washing area at the bottom of the boardwalk. There is a nature trail off the beach. You also have access to Lemon Bay from this area and there is a good paddleboard/kayak put in that is open to the public. There is also a company there renting paddleboards and they have their own private launch area. I highly recommend this beach. Please note: no pets allowed and there are no other vendors for things such as chair rental - bring your own beach stuff.

Parking here is very limited and you have to wait in line to park. Make sure you bring 3 $1 bills because they do not make change. Though it's a small park, you can rent kayaks and paddleboards.

A beautiful and fairly secluded beach. As others have mentioned limited parking gives more space on the beach. With the bay on one side for kayaking and the soft sand beach on the other it is a fabulous area to explore. Bathroom facilities available.

Depending on the time of year and the time of day parking can be an issue. It was not the day we went. Parking is $3 and is paid on the honesty basis.
Wear sandals as the paths can we soft and “sharp” with crush shells.
We walked the paths out to the end and walked the beach back. It was hot so we cooled off in the ocean. Be careful on where you go in as “rip tides” and steep drop off as found at a few places.
Love this walk and beach area.
Visit every time in am In Englewood.

It's beautiful any time of the year. If you haven't gone yet you need to go see. Needs more parking.

Beautiful beach, nice easy hiking trail. Good place to look for shells if you enjoy doing so. Parking area isn’t big so go early to get a space. Minimal parking fee to enter park.

Nice beach and I found a parking spot easy. Nice place to while away the h hours. Swimming not as nice as Manasota

Had a perfect day with kayaking, beach combing, and walking. Primitive and not too busy. Very limited parking though so get there early.

Beach is known for a place to find Sharks teeth. . Easy to find and nicely maintained close to St Pete Beach

Quiet scenery and et alone shark teeth every where on this beach parking is limited but well wort the trip

Beautiful walk along the bayside and then around the point and along the beachside - great views! Be mindful of the tide, if the tide is high, you will not be able to walk along the beach side.

A really nice beach tucked away somewhat more to its self than the other beaches. A place to relax and enjoy the water and sun or to pick up shells and shark teeth. A nice long walk along the beach is there for the taking.

This is a good park for a beach visit or a nature walk. When we visited, it wasn’t too crowded (late on Thursday afternoon), so parking was plentiful. The bathhouse is clean and roomy, and there is easy beach access. There are also rentals for kayaks, etc.

Beautiful beach and scenery. You can walk through the trees or along the beach. My small children were able to walk half way through the state park. Very quiet and peaceful.

Very nice beach in a good location. Very enjoyable. You have to pay to park, but it is so pretty here. Great place to watch the sunset!

When I visit my Grandparents in Port Charlotte, I make a point to get to Stump Pass at least once a trip. It's always the highlight of my visit because there are some of the most amazing shells I have ever seen on the beach there.

Definitely recommend walking the mile and a half out to the actual pass connecting the Gulf of Mexico to the Intercoastal Waterway. The path is beautiful and there are all these little secluded beaches on the canal side to check out and explore. Once you're out at the pass there will be some people who parked their boats there, but there is still a lot of places that you can go where there aren't as many people.

When you're on the gulf side, keep your eye open for shark teeth! This is the only beach I've been to where I've found them, and they are always fun to find. They're small, black, and shiny, so they're easy to miss! Keep your eyes peeled!

$3 to park. Took the dog as it said dogs could go on the walking paths, but he (and we) had trouble walking in the very soft sand along the paths. Some parts of the park only accessible by boat. Nice boardwalk with ramp down the the beach.

I have read so much about this place prior to travelling, read of the clear water, the abundance of fish and wild life.
Sadly for us we got the dead fish and the nasty respiratory effects of the RED TIDE
However it is the bigger picture that concerns me , for us it was just a ruined holiday but the ocean and it’s inhabitants and the sea birds are all being adversely affected. Scared for the babies in all those sea turtle nests.
Florida authorities need to sort this out otherwise it will destroy the tourist industry too

What a little slice of heaven! The park opens at 8 am and closes at sunset. The Park personnel were professional, friendly and helpful. We utilized the park about 4 out of seven days paddling a tandem plastic yak we rented fm another facility. They offer rentals in the park as well. We launched right off the beach just off the parking lot. It is HIGHLY advisable to get there early or you may find yourself sitting in your car waiting to be let in (it is small and therefore can only accommodate so many vehicles). The trail that runs out to the point/pass is very nicely maintained and provides almost limitless chances to see sea birds and resident dolphin feeding just off the shore. The islands around the area make for some relaxing and enjoyable paddling.

The state seems to recognize it has some jewel beaches and they are going to take care of them! We came to this beach twice. Both times around 2:30. There is an order for parking because it is tight. There will probably be a sign saying "full". I suggest you drive in and drive around the circle and get into line. The park ranger will direct you to the next available spot. It is calm and very ordinarily. The ranger must walk miles everyday... sometimes he's not visible because he's checking the beach. Great restrooms. Yes there are rentals sort boards, kayaks and I think boats...
Don't miss this spot State of Florida keep taking care of your gems. We love your parks.

Just beautiful...beach, water (not unlike the Bahamas) dolphins and manatees
What more do you need? Better by boat.

On our trip to Manasota Key, this ended up being our favorite place to explore. The nature trail to the end made for easy walking (even with a 5 year old) with a lot of fun stuff to see. If you decide you don’t want to walk the trail, you can head straight to the beach. On one side of the island is the bay and the other the gulf. Both are beautiful! We found a ton of shark teeth, seen plenty of dolphins and really enjoyed kayaking in the clear waters on the bay side. The parking passes can be a bit confusing. Put $3 in an envelope and put it in the deposit box and be sure to hang the stub from your mirror. We did see some tickets on vehicles so be sure to do this (although there’s nothing to fill out that we seen so I’m unsure how they know you for sure paid?) Definitely worth putting this in your things to do while vacationing here, though!

Big change from the nearby crowds on the public beach. Nice trail along the Key and walk back along the beach. Check the wind direction to decide which way round to do the walk to keep the wind on your back along the beach.
Colony of terns and skimmers at the far end.

My wife and I visited this beautiful area recently. There is a fee for parking, from whence you can either go on the beach or walk the hiking trail. We chose the trail, which is easy and enjoyable-it is about a mile and a half and ends at the beach. You can then walk along the beach back to the parking lot. Our total time at the area was about two hours. Lots of shells along the beach-quite a few people collecting them. Great way to spend a few hours if you are in the area.

This is a piece of heaven on earth. It's quiet, peaceful, and beautiful. There's so much to see, and the ocean is calm enough to swim in. Lots of different types of rental shops (kayaks, watercraft, fishing, etc.)

We LOVE this beach. Beautiful views, lots of shark's teeth and shells to be found and you can add shells to the beautiful shell trees others have started. Excellent swimming beach! Limited parking - get there early or later in the afternoon.

We love this little park. It’s a well maintained beautiful beach. Even though there isn’t any vendor near here and the parking lot always crowded, it’s still the best one. Sometimes we need to wait about a half an hour to get spot.
Well, the beach is beautiful and quiet. There are some shells and shark teeth.

Spent an afternoon relaxing on the beach at Stump Pass. The beach was littered with lots of shells and sharks teeth ripe for the picking. Lots of families with children enjoying the water and shelling! The water was cool at this time of year, but refreshing after laying in the sun or shelling! Make sure you have the $3 park fee and it is much less crowded than many of the other public beaches around the island!

Arrive early...arrive early! We visited on a Monday morning and no parking sports available when we arrived. Not many places to park. A ranger met us and explained the lot was full. At least there is a fair system in place to wait for a spot to open. They have two lines-one to exit and one to wait for a spot to open up. Good part is the beach is nice and very close to the parking lot. I can only imagine what spring break and weekends would be like. I would suggest arriving before 9 am or earlier.

Beautiful beach and there's a trail down the middle of the state park that is partly in shade and there's points where you can sit along the intracoastal. Be aware it's a small car park and it's $3 (you put your money in an envelope, tear off a slip to put in your windscreen, and post the money into a small box.) We have gone there 3 times now and only once was it full/no parking but the other 2 times we were lucky in finding a space as it was 95% full. Get there early. There are restrooms and places to rent paddleboards, kayaks etc in the car park area.

We went for a quick afternoon at the beach, Easy parking, short walk to the beach. Lots of shells! $3 fee parking lot is smaller so it fills up fast some days

such a beautiful spot to bring your family. a hidden gem in englewood. you have to pay for parking and parking is limited.

This is a great little state park, with a ton of natural action to go with all the boating that takes place around it. Dolphin spend a lot of time here. The Pass itself has a ripping current and a ton of boat traffic, it is the beach on the golf that is great for swimming. Tons of shells and sharks teeth. If you have a cart that goes through sand, bring it, as you may end up doing a lot of walking.

This is the best place to go for shark's teeth and shells. They are abundant, often in piles. My kids loved the fun of funding new and rare shells they hadn't ever seen at other beaches. The down side is that you don't get that soft gulf sand. It is very rough, I could not stand walking barefoot and I have tough farm girl feet. Water shoes are an absolute must here. Great if you want a beach adventure rather than relaxation.

The amount of shells coming up on the beach was amazing. It was kind of chilly when we went but it was still nice to walk and collect ahells. Three dollar admission to the park. It gets busy early so parking is at a premium.

Great Beach. Love coming here every time we come down to our place. Great shells and sharks teeth. Sunsets amazing.

It’s really annoying when you are greeted at a state park with a FULL sign. We’ve heard it’s beautiful for those who manage to get in before they stop allowing people in. The area is clearly overbuilt and lacking adequate parking and infrastructure. We wasted a lot of time in search of a place to park.

We arrived late so we had the option to wait... it took about 1/2 hour but then we got a parking place and paid the admission price of $3.00...as it turned out, it was a good deal as the beach was nice and sandy, the limited facilities were at least sufficient and clean and the beach was an easy walk. Overall, a nice inexpensive place to spend a day at the beach.

Walk for miles on a beautiful clean beach. Was not crowded when we were there. Found lots of prehistoric sharks teeth laying on the beach.

The utmost experience, serenity, kayak, jet ski, fish, beautiful, and you will never want to leave, so bring lots of sunblock.

Stump Pass is the gem of Manasota Key. We walked down from our Airbnb and spent 2-3 hours combing the beach. It’s a good idea to walk down the beach to the point and then back through the trails in the woods.

A stunning beach on the south tip of Manasota Key in Englewood at the point where the intercostal waterway converges into the Gulf of Mexico. No through traffic but easy access and no noise. At one with nature. Clear blue waters excellent fishing and shell collecting.

A sunny afternoon at stump pass park. There’s two ways to get there one by car and one by boat if you go by car there’s parking then you can walk to the beach area really quite pretty beach bring along a blanket and a picnic basket and enjoy yourself. You can also go by boat and beach your boat and enjoy the sand and water. This is also an area called ski Ally this is one of the only legal Areas to waterski can be congested on weekends

After last years visit during red tide when we cried at the total devastation. We were so pleased to be back at this beautiful tranquil beach.

Stump Pass is a beautiful beach. Unfortunately, you you are physically disabled, it could be a challenge or impossible for you. I have limited mobility and require use of a wheel chair for any length of walking. I was able to muster the strength to go to the part of the beach on the right of the parking lot, but going to the pint was not accessible. It’s at least a 1-1.5 mile walk to the point. This was disappointing because it’s where the better shells, wild birds and shark teeth are. The sand is also reportedly white there. Being a national park, I hope in the future that ADA access will be improved.

We got to the park at 7:45 a.m. and were one of the first ten cars allowed in. I believe there are 40 spaces. We were there when the water was calm and it was so nice to wade in the water. We did find a few baby sharks teeth and shells. It wasn’t at all crowded since they limit the number of visitors. It cost $3 to park. It’s a lovely beach.

Wish we would have discovered this area in the beginning of our visit. Very quiet and clean. Water very clear. Good shell and shark tooth hunting ground! It was very hot the day we visited so we did not get to walk the trail. Would have liked to go back earlier in the morning when it was cooler to explore some more. We will be back!

We loved this beach as it was quiet and not crowded (December). Lots of cool shells and wildlife (pelicans, herons, etc.) They had some short walking trails but I liked walking on the beach better. Restrooms and you can rent kayaks from this place for the bayside as well.

Get there early during peak months as parking fills up. Long stretches of beautiful beaches with eagles, ospreys, dolphins, and fish. There is nice access by boat near the southern end by the pass. Nice sunsets

Get there early or wait in line for one of the limited number of parking places. If you have to wait a little while to park, it is worth it. Shelling is very good. The water is beautiful. The fishing is on again, off again.

We loved this State park.Thousands of shells everywhere. Be advised that parking is limited and no matter the day, you must get here before 8 to get a spot. The park opens at 8. There are restroom facilities but it’s a walk, depending on your spot on the beach.

Went here a few times, there is a state park parking lot at the end of the road, it can get busy and they have a line wait if you want to, usually dosnt take long for a place to be free. Lots of wildlife to see, swimming is safe, fishing is reasonable and its not to busy. well worth a visit.

Very nice wild beach. Clear water. Parking lot is small. Had to wait in line for a while to get a spot. Only one outside shower and one foot rinse.

I have never seen so many and such a variety of seashells.The sand is pretty. It is dark and more coarse than the white fine Clearwater sand. I saw a nesting Osprey in the trees.

Really enjoyed the walk on the path with my wife and our pup.this place is beautiful.you can see the ocean and the inlet.the facility’s were nice

Stump Pass State Park is my favorite beach on Manasota Key by far! I walk Stump Pass beach weekly down to the sandbar. Great beach for sharks teeth and shelling. The most amazing sunsets on the Gulf Coast of Florida.

This is a fine beach distinguished from other beaches by its many eponymous stumps. As others note the parking is very limited and therefore best to arrive very early, probably no later than 9AM. There are other ways to get there - by kayak from the north or by walking along the beach south of the Manasota Beach parking lot. The beach itself is good for shell seekers. As you follow the sandy trail south to the actual pass you will find several places where it is easy to make the cross over from gulf to channel side. At the south end is a wonderful sandy beach and at low tide is it pleasant to go out into the shallow water on the east side where it will be calm and warm. If you come by kayak it is a good idea to take the easternmost of the two channels which has less boat traffic and a good chance to see porpoises and even manatees.

Our family of 5 stayed in a VRBO near the south end of Manasota Key, just an easy few minute walk to the entrance of Stump Pass State Park. The beach is clean and beautiful. The water is clear and inviting. We walked the 1.3 mile trail to the end of the Park to find our favorite stretch of beach! It was spectacular! Along the trail we saw tortoises, crabs, birds and cacti. There are small beach areas on the Bay side of the Key where people park boats and swim. Plenty of room on the Gulf side to enjoy yourself. Make sure to sift the shell line for fossilized shark's teeth! This has been one of my favorite beach experiences and I hope to come back someday!

Stump Pass Beach is a great place to walk and take pictures both of the gulf and bay. You need to get there early, since there is not alot of parking. But it is not to be missed. We saw a Osprey nest and birds galore.

We always find great shells shark teeth. The beach is usually less crowded. Parking is bumpy and sometimes has a lot if standing water. Its a short walk to the beach

Love coming here. Have mastered the art of the collection of interesting things that wash up on the beach. Have also informed others. Nice walk. Would be nice to take the dog with me. Parking a little steep as well for a little walk.

Clean and beatiful
Always have such an amazing time here!
Barely no people here
Nature pure
Just love it

Nice beach area and the water is amazingly clear blue like the carribesn
Nice beach area and a beautiful walk to the pass
$3charge to park and parking is limited
Nice kayak launch and sharks teeth can be found on the beach

Absolute paradise in great warm friendly and sunny Florida so pretty there are peaceful everybody was very friendly the beach is gorgeous we seen dolphins and manatees and many other fish I think there were snuck because we took our snorkeling gear and went out into the golf you can walk so far before you have to swim and it is crystal clear

This was a very nice beach to walk and to explore.There were a lot a sharks teeth around.The biggest issue with the park is parking itself

Well worth the $3 admission. Try to arrive before 8 a.m., pack light and take the 1.2-mile walk to the end of the key on the nature trail. Come back along the beech and snag sand dollars, shells and sharks' teeth.

This is by FAR the most beautiful beach with clear water in all of SW Florida to visit. I am attaching a picture so people can see just how beautiful the gulf can be when the conditions are right! Love that you can walk down some nature trails too. Best way to visit here is to rent a boat but you can also drive to Stump Pass Beach State Park.

It's only $3 entry, or free with a Florida State Park pass. Bicycles are only $2 entry. There is a lovely walk in the sea grapes, or you can veer off to the beach in several spots. Before the trail, but right on site, you can rent kayaks and put in on the bay side. Lots of folks were pulling boats up to the south end, east of the little jetty.

The water was clean and warm, parking in the off season was ample, and the beach and park facilities very clean. While there, we sat out on beach chairs and had an umbrella to protect us from direct sun for when we were not swimming. Sitting in the chair I was able to dig through the seashells that had piled up and found about a dozen shark teeth. This place is LOADED with shark teeth! We enjoyed a long swim and then sat back down to enjoy the gulf breeze, then saw a dolphin swim right past where we had just been swimming. So exciting to see the wildlife! The park had many other visitors, all we encountered were very friendly. I highly recommend the beach, and feel like I’d want to be right here for my retirement in a few years.

I enjoyed the nature trail most of all, the park is so narrow that on both sides of the path the sea is accessible on many occasions, giving you the opportunity of a private bit of water access. At the end of the island the beach is very wide, and a lot of boaters access it during the day. There is a fenced off area for breeding birds. The beach itself is perfect for collecting shark teeth, even as a novice I got quite a few! Recommended for nature lovers! Be sure to be there early, the car park fills up quick.

My husband and I walked to this park from our rental . We decided to walk the hiking trail to the Stump Pass channel. It was really fun! There are many labels along the way explaining what the plants and trees are. It was very interesting. You can check out the channel along the way tool. We loved looking for shells on the beach. Be sure and wear comfortable shoes! It took us a few hours in all but we were not in a hurry.

We spent the day and had kayaks to explore. Great beach with tons of shells and sharks teeth. Going at low tide allows for lots of exploring.

My wife works at a elementary schhol and we like to go somewhere during the Christmas holiday break. we usually leave the day after Christmas and come back the dasy before school restarts. we spent a week in a rented house on Englewood Beach. It was a nice week and great temps and only pne day with minor rains and ,mild winds. Walked to the state park nearly every day. Its got people there on the beach but it's not crowded. Englewood doesn't have all the carnival kids places like maybe Myrtle Beach has so, you can enjoy being a family there or a cozy couple escape. There was a great abundance of shells and sharks teeth on the beach. We will return again. Great laid back city.

We just stumbled onto this park while exploring. I see where other reviews complain about parking, and there truly isn't much. We didn't have any trouble finding a spot though, and the park is beautiful! Lots of gorgeous beach area and placed to walk and explore. I will say, we were there during Red Tide though, which was a bit rough! Overall it's really nice though!

There is a small fee for day use, $3 per car. The beaches are gorgeous and there are several walking trails. We found several shark teeth and enjoyed the trails through the brush.

One of our favorite beaches, not too crowded most of the time, What else can I say? has sand and salt water.

Limited parking creates waiting for a parking spot before entering at busy times. It is so worth the wait. Limited parking makes for a less crowded beach. Restrooms are very clean. Water is clear and refreshing. We love coming here during our winter stay for a peaceful view hours at the beach.

It was our second time going to Stump Pass and the parking was full. We dropped part of our group and went to park 10 minutes away. The ranger still charged us the $3 parking fee?!. The beach and nature trails are awesome, very quiet and natural.

The one thing that makes this beach standout compared to others in the area is that the entirety of the beach is natural and free of houses. It is around 1 mile in length down to the point. The ocean is on one side and much cleaner water of Lemon Bay on the other. I even took out the snorkeling gear to explore the calmer waters. Watched fisherman catch a few sharks offshore, and enjoyed watching many stingrays right along the waters edge within feet of us for quite a long time. Found some great shells and shark teeth as well.

Lack of parking is a problem. Nice boardwalk and beach. Good pickings on the beach after a storm. One of our fav walks.