For a fun-filled day frolicking untouched beaches, exploring the mangrove forests, and gathering around a warm campfire after the sun has set, visit Picnic Island, Fort Myers! This small and secluded treasure right off the coast of Sanibel Island has been frequented by many fishermen, hikers, campers, beach-goers, and of course, picnickers! It’s the perfect place to enjoy a quiet day on the unspoiled beach or spend the night roughing it right next to the sea.

How to Get to Picnic Island, Fort Myers

You will find Picnic Island at the mouth of the Caloosahatchee River northeast of the Sanibel Causeway and only a mile from Pine Island. If you would like a visual location, take a look at the Picnic Island, Fort Myers map for a bird’s eye view of the island and surrounding areas.

The isle is so infrastructure-free that it can only be reached by boat and has no docks or piers. Visitors must anchor their own boats just off the shore and make their way to the island by foot, so make sure you bring your water shoes! If you do not have access to a personal watercraft, there is a plethora of boat rental shops in the surrounding area such as Monroe Canal Marina or Salty Sam’s Marina. It’s close proximity to major islands also makes it easily accessible by kayak or jet ski.

If you do have a boat to use, the nearest ramps to Picnic Island available for public use are Punta Rassa Boat Ramp and the Matlacha Boat Ramp,

What to Do on Picnic Island, Fort Myers

Once you are there, what is there to do? A much more appropriate question would be what isn’t there to do! Enjoy a lazy afternoon lounging on the beach or wading in the shallow waters for small sea critters such as sand dollars and hermit crabs. Visitors also love hiking around the radius of the island taking in all of Florida’s natural wonder by the beaches, wooded areas, and mangroves. The island is a favorite spot for many fishermen as they cast their lines from the shore or their own boats, and if you love Sanibel Island’s fantastic shelling, you’ll find plenty of beautiful transverse arcs and coquinas along Picnic Island’s shores.

This is also a very popular spot for camping, as it is one of the few places in Fort Myers where you can light a campfire on the beach. If you’re looking for a unique camping experience in Southwest Florida, this is the perfect place for it due to its seclusion from the crowds of larger beaches and the natural, untouched scenery.

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