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Fort Island Beach
4.3★ · 3,120 Google ratings · Crystal River, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 90 ft away · free
Walk
130 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 190 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
87°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Length
300 yd of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Fort Island Beach
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1Parking90 ft from the listing2Restrooms190 ft from the listing3Covered shelter60 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 19 visitors · 2017–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 16 visitors · 2017–2026
Visit for sunset viewing
Multiple reviewers highlight spectacular sunsets as the beach's signature draw, making late afternoon arrival worthwhile.
Arrive early for parking
The lot is small and fills quickly on weekends and warm days, especially during tourist season.
Plan around tide times
Visit at high tide for pleasant swimming; low tide exposes seaweed and mud that reduce water quality.
Bring your own shade
Most pavilions and picnic tables are unreserved, so arrive very early or bring a large umbrella.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · overcast
Water
87°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.5 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:59 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 08:14 | High tide | ↑ |
| 16:10 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 21:36 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:31 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 16000 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
🅿 Parking 90 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 130 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 190 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Fort Island Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 90 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Fort Island Beach?
130 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Fort Island Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 190 ft from the listing.
When is Fort Island Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
