Mound Key Guided Tour

Explore the island capital of the ancient Calusa with a historian and a biologist from the Florida Park Service. This special tour of Mound Key Archaeological State Park will highlight recent archaeological discoveries as well as detail the unique ecology of this man-made island. Participants must be willing to transport themselves to the island by kayak or canoe as well as traverse uneven terrain across the island. Be sure to bring plenty of water. The tour will begin on the southeastern landing of the island. Buoys will be placed at both the southeastern and northwestern landings the morning of the tour to better mark the entrances for paddlers. Kayaks can be rented from the Lover's Key Bait Shop, located on the eastern side of Estero Blvd, starting at 6:30am. The phone number of the bait shop is (239) 463-5990. Launching from Lover's Key it is about 2 miles to Mound Key. For further details about paddling to Mound Key please call the Koreshan State Park ranger station at (239) 992-0311 or email [email protected]

Host or Publisher Koreshan State Park