Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
State park in Florida, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park is a 46,000-acre (190 km2) Florida State Park, composed of islands and land that surrounds Charlotte Harbor. It is part of the Southwest Florida Water Management District and protects the Gasparilla Sound/ Charlotte Harbor, Cape Haze, Matlacha Pass, and Pine Island Sound aquatic preserves.[1] It is site 22 on southern section of the Great Florida Birding Trail and offers boating, paddling, fishing, and hiking.[1]
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Charlotte County, Florida, USA |
Nearest city | Punta Gorda, Florida |
Coordinates | 26°52′24.73″N 82°1′26.36″W |
Area | 42,518 acres (172.06 km2) |
Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
The park can be accessed from Punta Gorda, Cape Coral, Cape Haze, El Jobean, Rotonda, and Little Pine Island. The main offices are approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) south of US 41/Tamiami Trail, in Punta Gorda.