De Soto National Memorial

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 9:00–16:30

From 56 published days, 2026-10-20 to 2026-12-14; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

At the park

• Bishop Point exhibit
• Bishop Point Park exhibit
• De Soto Monument exhibit
• DeSoto National Memorial exhibit
• Holy Eucharist Monument exhibit
• Memorial Cross exhibit
• Tabby House Ruins exhibit
• Picnic Bench activity
• Pier scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Paddling (kayak/canoe) water

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Park alert: Park Visitor Center Is Closed

Due to damage from the 2024 Hurricanes. The Park's visitor centers and restrooms are closed due to health and safety issues. The Park has installed portable restrooms located at the front of the park for visitor use.

Getting there

Driving Directions: From I-75 Take exit 220 SR 64/Manatee Ave, Gulf Beaches exit. Travel west on SR 64 for approximately 12 miles to 75th St. W. Turn right onto 75th St. W. travel north approximately 2 miles to the northern terminus 75th St. W. turns into De Soto Memorial Hwy and dead ends into the park.

Weather & when to go

Summers avg. Temperature is 90 degrees Fahrenheit with a relative humidity of 80-90% Late afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common usually lasting only 10-20 minutes. Winters are mild and dry with lows reaching on average 60 degrees.

Visitor center

De Soto National Memorial Visitor Reception Tent — De Soto National Memorial's Visitor Center is Closed due to storm damage. We have established a Visitor Reception Tent where visitors can collect information, participate in the Junior Ranger Program, and stamp their Passport books. The Visitor Reception tent availability is subject to foul weather…

Facilities on the park map

1 visitor information.