Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Recreation Area is a Florida State Park located on a barrier island on Florida's southwest coast near Naples, Florida, six miles west of Exit 111 on I-75. The Cocohatchee River and the Gulf of Mexico are accessible from the park, which contains a hard bottom reef.FaunaAmong the wildlife of the park are bald eagles, ospreys, owls, loggerhead sea turtles, West Indian manatees and migratory shorebirds. The endangered gopher tortoise can also be found there. It is the only tortoise found east of the Mississippi River.Recreational activitiesActivities include fishing, sunbathing, swimming, beachcombing, boating and nature viewing. Visitors can also scuba dive, snorkel, kayak, and picnic.Amenities include beaches, boat ramp and docks, picnic areas and a pavilion that can hold 100, and boardwalks that lead to the picnic areas.