Scenic location that’s photo perfect. Beautiful sights to see. There’s an observation tower that has wide flat ramp all the way to the top platform that can accommodate wheels. It has a slight incline. You can see 360 degree views from any level. You don’t have to go all the way to the top to see an ocean view. Free to the public beach and nature preserve. Lots of beach and trails to walk and explore. Outhouse/latrine type public bathrooms on premises. We did not use them. No idea how clean they are. Nice that they are available. We visited during snowbird season midweek. Plenty of parking and not too packed. Probably could fit a vehicle in tow in parking lot. It you’re passing through and want a nice picnic area, it would be a good spot. There are a lot of sharp little shells in the sand in this area. Some rocky areas around trails. No swimming. The people who were in the water were idiots that ignored picture/easy to read signs warning no swimming because of the strong current. It’s disheartening to see people allow their young children to take such risks when there’s plenty of other beaches to take them to. This is just a great place to lay out in the sand on a beach towel and relax with ocean breeze. It’s peaceful and serene even with other people sharing the same views. There’s park rangers on premises. I felt pretty safe and comfortable in this area.

Mad respect to the grounds keeper individually picking up confetti from a recent gender reveal on the beach, the beach itself did not allow for swimming because of high current tides. The The raise platform provided excellent viewing opportunities. Just try not to stare at the power plant.

Beautiful place to visit! No swimming available but plenty of walking trails, beach, and a look out tower that was handicap accessible and perfect for seeing the skyline and ocean. Dog friendly and many well behaved, leashed pups were enjoying their time also. Plenty of parking was available and they have smaller shelters with picnic tables for public use. Benches are also available all over for public use. Restrooms are available but similar to port a potty's so they serve their purpose but not clean. Easy to find location and definitely a great place to visit for all ages and walks of life.

Great little park! Great observation tower in the middle with ramps in place of stairs! A clean bathroom building. Several picnic pavilions along an open grassy field. Three sandy beach areas connected with a network of sand single track trails. All around a hidden little gem in the Apollo Beach area!

Beautiful views! Dog friendly. Nice walk. Easy access. Gorgeous area! Loved it! I can see why it was one of my late sisters favorite places to visit.

Very nice and well kept area. Parking can be an issue around sunset. There is no charge to get in or park. There is no swimming allowed, but there is a small beach. The tower allows for some beautiful sunset photos.

Like the nearby Manatee Viewing Center, this is free. It has a wooden observation tower you can walk up or is wide enough for wheelchairs. It is a bit of an incline. There is a beach there (no swimming allowed), a couple of shelters, and a trail you can walk near the beach. There are a couple of restrooms onsite. Overall very scenic, and I might have spent more time there at the little beach if I had thought ahead and dressed for the occasion.

Well maintained park with swimming area. Great place to take in a sunset! 40 foot observation tower that wheel chair accessible. Plenty of picnic spots and tables.

Very nice. Small picnic area with a few tables. Beach area but not allowed in the water at all !

Nice little park to enjoy some sun and waves. You can not swim here. You may also occasionally see dolphins or manatees.

This park is Awesome. Brought the family out for some kayaking. They rent them there very reasonable priced. Everyone had a blast. There are a few playground s for the children. They also have a Great boat ramp there. Great place to spend a day.

This park is great for fishing, boating, camping, walking, and nature viewing. There are lots of wildlife to be seen. There’s plenty of parking. The boat ramp is very well maintained and the other facilities are clean and nice. It’s a great dog-friendly park, so be sure to bring your furry family members too.

Cool little place. Small trail down to the water, you can sit but no swimming This is not a beach to swim at. Incredible views from atop the tower. Limited parking. The park is in a residential neighborhood. Usually clean, not littered like other parks. Some covered seating areas.

Beautiful place! It will show you that the facility is closed before sunset but that is 💯 false!!! Highly recommend!!!

Beautiful scenery and not crowded, BUT they do not allow swimming or wading. You can see both downtown Tampa and St. Pete from the beach...pics below (the clearer pic is Tampa).

So much has changed in the area since I visited last. Very nice. Lots of families enjoying their surroundings.

Tucked away gem. Views are beautiful. No swimming but there are walking paths, covered gazebos, and benches for sitting and taking in the beauty that Mother Nature provided.

If you wanna read a book and spend some quality time family or loved one ... This place would be perfectly fine... Also, you can get your wedding photo shoots too... Sunsets are good 😊

I loved this beach. I had never been there before. it's super quiet. Few people go. parking is free. for children it is great because the water is calm without waves and the place is perfect to watch the sunset. dont forget to bring everything you need because there is nothing nearby to buy

Very nice place to have a picnic lunch. Protected cove for playing. Perfect for little children. There's a playground too. Nice view of St Pete and Tampa.

Glad this place is well preserved for the enjoyment of ordinary people. Rich people's mansions blocked the view, so this is the only spot in Apollo Beach you can watch the sunset.

If the smell of burning pollution and the view of smoke stacks and a landfill appeal to you, then this might be the beach for you! You're not supposed to swim in the water but if you choose to, you can in the coves that are about 2 feet deep. Anything outside of the coves, the current will sweep you away. (Search up the 3 drownings last summer.) The view all around is honestly extremely ugly. People smoking cigarettes on the beach plus the smell of the burning pollution was really bad. This is probably the worst "beach" I've ever been to.

As a local I was disillusioned to see our formerly beautiful sandy public beach barred with fencing and signage prohibitting any water or sand access. Instead we now have a shale walking trail along the fence and a wheel chair accessible ramped viewing platform. All in all a D- compared to how it used to be. Thanks Hillsborough County Commissioners. I'm sure the 5+ million dollar surrounding houses appreciate your changes.

Well maintained preserve with a small hiking trail. It's very crowded on the weekends, but the weekday mornings aren't so bad. The beach is not for swimming. If you want to get in the water, I'd skip this one.

Went there the Friday after Thanksgiving. Crowd was to a minimum. Still great spacing between everyone. Dog friendly. All dog's were on leashes and that was good.

We’ve visited this park several times, sometimes it’s desolate and sometimes super crowded. They just installed a viewing tower which offers really expansive views of the bay. We’ve found some cool fossils here in the past! Nice little sandy beach, no swimming allowed (but people do it anyway). A good place to spot native plants and birds.

Great little preserve outside of Tampa. The quiet community of Apollo Beach have a lovely preserve right under their feet. The short little walking trail through the mangroves is quite fun. Lots of sea birds flying over head. The beach area is small, but cute. The signs say no swimming, but apparently that is loosely followed as quite a few people were splashing around. However, shore fishing seems to be the activity of choice around here. Will be back to explore again.

Alot nicer than it was 2 yrs ago.Well kept up and clean

We had 2 kayaks on a trailer & entry fee to the park was just $2 .. The course was marked and we had a great time. Awesome canoe/kayak launch sloops. Kayak washing station nest to launch. Here on a Saturday and only a handful of kayaks. Most of them were fishing. Two campgrounds & water access at dozens of picnic tables & campsites. This place is HUGE ! Many playgrounds & nice restrooms & many pavilions. The beach is closed maybe because after Labor Day? We have been at most every kayak spot in Tampa Bay. This is one of the nicest places without a doubt !!

Still love it awesome place to be and fish. People need to be more considerate when paddling around the main park. Give bank fishers some space, I'm a kayaker also but I dont hug the bank.

Great park for land based fishing in the bay, bring your own chairs or even your own canopy. The park has a terrific bike trail and a nice playground.

It was an incredible place to visit. It is not huge but has a few spots where people can sit down and enjoy the water and the sunset. It has a trail that is user friendly and there is plenty of parking. Great place to visit.

This Nature Preserve is at the northern tip of this waterfront community, facing Tampa Bay with St. Pete to the west and Tampa to the north. The sunset view is wonderful. No swimming no wading signs are visibly posted but beach goers go into the water anyway. The areas are well protected and the water is clear. It's hard to stay away.

Awesome place to see the sunset or hangout at the beach...but the bathroom smells like death.

Beautiful place with a really nice lookout tower. Awesome place to take sunset photos. You can see Tampa and Saint Pete from here.

Wasn't very busy. The nature trail was closed, but still a nice beach stroll and view from the observation tower. You are not allowed in the water here.

I spoke with Mackenzie and Samantha from the staff caring for the manta rays and they were exceptionally knowledgeable and were willing to share their knowledge. I asked questions and they went out of their way to give examples and pulled models and displays to fully explain my questions. I'm sure that after answering the same questions multiple times a day, it must be exasperating. But, they did it with a smile. I highly recommend them both as it made my visit much more enjoyable and informative. Now, the site itself is clean well maintained and is a excellent family friendly facility. I do recommend this exhibit.

It’s a beautiful white sandy beach. No swimming allowed. The water is clear. However, there is some manatee bodily fluids on the water and shore. Fishing is allowed. There’s a viewing tower, a picnic area and a trail. • Cost: Free • Parking on-site • Wheelchair accessible on the tower and picnic area

This would be a lovely place to sit and relax or read. I visited on a very windy and not-so-warm day but I will be visiting on a nice day for sure. It's an option that is nearby and can provide pretty views.

There’s no swimming but there’s is a cool observation tower and fishing spots

Beautiful, recently re-opened nature preserve that has loads of walking trails to explore and an observatory from which to view St. Pete or the manatees that swim into the warm waters from the nearby TECO power plant. Loads of spots for fishing along the bay. Nice change of pace from EG Simmons Park or Little Harbor, especially if you want something quieter!

Recently moved to FL closed by the area...kids love it we can't wait to go back again

This is a great little preserve. There is a good albeit short walking trail, a nice little beach and some good fishing.

Nice place for hike along the water. Good parking and bathrooms. Trails was nicely maintained

The park offers lovely views and great sunsets! For whatever reason, the park has closed off half of the parking spaces after the installation of the new observation tower. Not really sure why. They also closed off all the parking just outside the park thus limiting the amount of people who can visit :( If you are looking to swim, not your best choice but great for fishing.

I love this natural beach and nature preserve! Never crowded, peaceful! Love watching all the dogs!

We love this park. You can walk the dog, play in the water, go fishing or watch dolphins.

Nice little beach. But gets pretty crowded if you are trying to fish. Open sunrise to sunset.

Really like the new lookout tower. Nice easy ramp to walk up with beautiful views.

Great sunsets

SMALL PARKING AREA WITH A WOODEN TOWER TO SEE ALL ANGLES FROM ABOVE. ABLE TO WALK THROUGH PATH. ABLE TO GO INSIDE THE WATER BY ONE SIDE AND FISH IN ANOTHER. KAYAK IS ALSO AVAILABLE AND MANY MANATEES TO SEE.

Buena playa para caminar y esparcimiento NO permitida para bañarse

Found this place by accident. Will go back on purpose

Great day

Drove by in the boat. Looks really cool.

Live seeing the manatee

very good, very nice place !!!

Minimum amount of benches for resting, otherwise clean and we'll maintained. Too bad picnic tables and picnic areas are still gated off due to Covid.

Beautiful sunset views

Beauty at sunset like no other...

One of South county's best kept secrets.

Great place for taking pups to beach

Nature trail of one mile by beach and tower to view beach. Beautiful beach.

Long Beach but short sand to water. Good picnic area.

Super busy this time I was shocked. Water is super low in the winter months.nice clean sand great place to hang out for the day.

Beautiful beach. Great place to walk, sit and relax and just chill.

Nice place to fish. I was hoping to spot some manatees since the Teco manatee viewing area is closed. No luck.

Nice clean beach that allows you to dip your toes in the water. Great place for a walk along Tampa bay. If you are lucky you may see a manatee. People were fishing but I believe swimming is prohibited.

Haven't been out to Apollo Beach in a while while we went out there and found out the tower up it was really nice and kind of had a little daylight to see what's going on and everything so it has just come from Oklahoma soccer we took them out there hoping to see the manatees but that didn't happen but other than that beautiful sunset new camera so I just thought I'd take a few shots that's all I didn't know what they turn out like someday I'll go back there

This is a must visit spot.

Small but beautiful!

Went in time of Covid, Silly to have trails open and tower open where you have people pass you, but the picnic pavilion has had tables removed , and FENCED to keep people out?

Beautiful beaches. Go early!

Nice Beach walking area. Wheelchair friendly Observation Tower.

I kinda stumbled on this place driving aimlessly, bored on a weekend since there's nothing else to do these days. I liked that it's dog friendly - so many preserves aren't. Not really a lot to do other than wall the short trail or fish, but it's worth checking out. The massive treatment plant takes away from some good photo ops, but I guess it has to go somewhere.

Beautiful lil hideaway to walk the dogs. Watch the sunset. Fish. let the kids play and watch the birds fly with the wind. They have a neat observation deck to.

Couldnt see the manatee but still beautiful there

Nice beach

Beautiful spot!

We got yelled at by security cause we were on the rocks even tho there was no sign loll, but it was a cute spot to hang out. not the most scenic beach I've been to, but still cute :))

This was a cute little place. We would go back, but not until everything opens, again. We didn't mind paying $2, but unfortunately, due to Covid, no swimming or using picnic tables. We had our lunch, at the playground, on a bench. Want to revisit, to go canoeing & swimming.

First time here. Drove through the whole place, stopped and put our feet in the water. It was beautiful and peaceful. Lots of people launching boats, kayaks, and canoes. The camping and picnic areas looked great as well. Looking forward to coming back with family and friends! (P.S. The price was awesome 👌 Nice not to be gauged when going through the front gate😉)

Pretty place. Unfortunately it is not open yet. I was there delivering pi e trees

A very nice park to walk around with good views of the water and nature. You will see a lot of wild animals that are interesting to see. I had no issues finding a place to park and overall the park seems well maintained and clean.

Spent New Years Eve eve here with family. Had fun kayaking around the mangroves. Lots of little secluded places to fish or sit and relax. Playground for the kids. Plenty of parking. Great place for kids to explore nature. We saw several Manatees during the afternoon

Lovely well kept park. However the beach and swimming is closed due to COVID-19 which was a disappointment to my 4 year old Grandson. He did enjoy the very nice playground for ages 5-12.

Lovely park, great rates and plenty to do! We saw manatee playing, playgrounds, pavilions, fishing, boat launches, kayaking at great rates and I can't wait to go back!

This place always has availability, which is the only thing that's is good, and now we know why. There is a park ranger believed to be named Wesley, who did nothing but herssed my 68 yr old disabled veteran mother. He only approached to say something to her when no one else was at the camp site. There were 7 plus a baby. Not to mention one morning he went speeding(well over the speed limit required by the park)by the camp site on his cell phone, HELLO, you know there's a baby here. Would not recommend anyone to EVER stay here as long as that park ranger is there. SUCH A HORRIBLE FAMILY TRIP. Reports are filed.

The raccoons were everywhere and a nuisance. We couldn't sit out without a raccoon or two coming up looking for something. They were trying to get in other campers things too. They were out day and night. If they had not been such a nuisance the park and camping would be a five star.

Beautiful park but very rocky Beach. Ouch!

Such a nice retreat to nature.

The manager is very rude and condescending, also kayak rentals end at 1 even though kayaking ends at 5. All I wanted was to kayak with my little brother and the man there was extremely rude to me and basically said he didn’t believe I would be back before 5. Even though that is 4 hours away. Park itself is beautiful and I saw a raccoon which was pretty cool. :)

It's a great family Park for grilling or fishing or camping 🙂😎 stay safe 💙

(Translated by Google) Good family atmosphere a quiet place (Original) Buen ambiente familiar un lugar tranquilo

Perfect spot for beginner kayakers and for experienced. So much beautiful wildlife. This park is clean, organized, well marked and one of my favorite fishing/kayaking spots.

Beautiful, well kept, safe park for camping or just spending the day!

Fun, doesnt have a wow factor but for local camping you can do a lot worse.

Lots of water access and a playground. It is kept really clean.

Excellent

This is a great place for a nice walk and from what I saw fishermen like it here too. I saw many fish pulled in in this neighborhood. One boat was sitting just offshore and there were three or four people fishing on it and they had to run it into a school of fish I'm not sure what kind but they were catching them left and right it was real fun to watch.

(Translated by Google) Very good place, I like it a lot but the phone coverage is very bad !!! (Original) Muy buen lugar, me gusta mucho pero la cobertura de telefono es muy mala!!!

It was beautiful!

We were able to go to the park and rent a kayak and paddle around fur thre next few hours. The park has camping areas that are right on thre water.

Cool place right on the bay, but off the beaten path. Hillsborough county's closest competitor to Fort Desoto (without the historical significance). Beautiful Olde Florida feel, right on the Tampa Bay. They have a very nice boat ramp and washdown facilities, playground, walking trails, picnic areas and pavilions. During Covid-19 shut down they said you cannot use the picnic areas, simply because they don't have a way to disinfect them.

This Campground is beautiful. This park is beautiful. The campsites are pretty close to each other and there's minimal privacy but you back up to a canal which is lovely. There are only two complaints there are tiny little bugs. The other complaint I have is that some people use the facilities and forget to flush, gross! They have minimal recycling, bottles and cans. Fishing is allowed as long as you have a license and follow the guidelines.

Very clean and well maintained park. Is nice for the whole family. Nice campgrounds and amenities. Love to fish the mangroves here. Rented a pavilion for a birthday party and was very nice.

Nice park for some peaceful walks and to sit and enjoy the bay. As of today, swimming area was still closed.

Enjoyed, very clean, organized, roads and wished the bridges were open

This is our favorite place to fish and let the kids get out extra energy

Love the camping area on the West side and the staff is very friendly a d helpful !

Very nice park! It’s $2 to enter but we’ll worth the fee. There’s camping, playgrounds, shelters, and immaculate views of the Tampa Bay!

Absolute diamond in the rough!!! Beautiful setting!! Basic, but VERY NICE facilities. Spacious sites with fires ring, good sturdy picnic table, 30 amp power and of course water. Bathroom was clean, good showers with hot water. Nice dressing areas. All sites are on the water, some on both sides. Very nice boat ramps, boat washes, playground, picnic areas, fishing piers. WHAT MORE DO YOU NEED?

Easy in and out. Clean restrooms. The sand fleas or noseeums are awful in the campgrounds. Off is your friend.

Beautiful park

Nice place

Beautiful Park to bring your family have cookouts go fishing

Awesome place to fish!

Awesome boat ramp

This was a awesome place to camp but be aware of the vicious noseem nats at dusk and dawn.. 🤕🤕🙃🙃 Thats nature.. Comes with the territory.. Great place for the family...

Beautiful, especially nice break from larger crowded beaches, rangers are very friendly at the gate and throughout the park.

Great spring day to get outside. Parking was a little tight since park was busy. Walked to the top of the structure overlooking tampa bay with beautiful views of Tampa and St Pete. Nice beach but not big area. Was busy the day I went due to spring break.

awesome preserve- swimming NOT allowed. Great sunsets. nice 1 mi round trip walking trail

Nice small beach and nature preserve area. We enjoyed standing at the top of the tower and looking out over the water. We went on Sunday afternoon, and the place was packed. There is a good amount of parking but it was totally full. Lots of people on the beach and walking their dogs around the trail areas. Family and dog friendly.

Why come? You can walk, you can enjoy the spray from the beach, walk on the sand, fly kites, have picnics, search for seashells and hidden treasures, and get excited a fabulous ramp for an exceptional view of the entire reserve where you can climb around 4 floors with your wheelchair, walker, your baby's stroller and take exceptional photos and videos, I saw a lady with her walker and her smile was priceless when she reached the top… You will love it!!!

I love seeing both skylines from one spot, St Pete and Tampa. I love walking on the trails, along the water. It kind of makes you feel like a kid exploring!

Nice spot for a little getaway with pleasant scenery. Parking can be a challenge but it's worth the visit. Nice observation tower to look across the bay.

Manatee VIEWING Center was not open till 10am so we drove to Apollo. Looked at map and saw this place. Beautiful houses to admire on the drive to the park. NO CHARGE to get into park. Beautiful nature preserve to visit in the morning, sand was cool to walk on. Saw some unique seashells. People doing a yoga class, nice views.

Do not come here thinking you're getting in the water because you are not.. The scenery is beautiful and the water only about ankle deep for about as far as you could see.. We were told there is a strong undertow,, I can't imagine why anybody would go out that far,, anyway.. Another fine example of being as free as they'll let us be.. Consider this just a heads up.. If you're going there to go in the water it will not happen.. You want somewhere to walk and hang out see some beautiful scenery it's the perfect place.. It's just weird to me to be told you can't go in the water at the beach..🤷