This Florida State Park was established in 1985, when the state purchased the land. It is a secluded island, accessible by private boat or ferry. There is also a land-base park that adds about 100 acres of recreational land to the state park.
Don Pedro Island features a sandy beach, trails, mangrove thickets, and plenty of water for different types of activities. Additionally, there are many types of wildlife that frequent Don Pedro Island including gopher tortoises, West Indian manatees, bald eagles and American oystercatchers.