Cayo Costa State Park's tent campground offers primitive camping on a remote barrier island accessible only by private boat, kayak, or ferry service, with 39 tent sites featuring picnic tables and fire rings near nine miles of undeveloped Gulf beaches.

The campground provides basic amenities including restrooms with showers, potable water, and a camp store selling ice and firewood, making it ideal for paddlers and anglers seeking solitude for snorkeling, shelling, fishing, and wildlife viewing (dolphins, manatees, sea turtles).

Note: Ferry services, tram operations, and overnight accommodations have been unavailable since July 2025 due to hurricane damage; day-use beach access is available only for visitors with private vessels.