Reviews

Haven

For the admission of $4 you will enjoy the great outdoors while admiring the historical cabins throughout the grounds & the simple lifestyle items displays dating back to the early 1900s. I really enjoyed the different plants and trees, especially the BAMBOO ones absolutely stunning. Picture perfect scenery .. there was a lagoon which people were kayaking & many different trails to explore. It was a great day out … Bonus Pet Friendly!! Definitely a place to visit if your nearby💫⭐️💫⭐️

Sarah Kellner

What an educational and informative place! I had no idea how long this settlement had lasted and that the king people gifted the land to Florida. A treasure of Florida history and a must see!

Charles Weibel

Nice little park with an interesting settlement. The park staff was super nice and helpful. The park was clean and had a lot of trails for walking even though the park isn't all that big. Saw plenty of wildlife, birds, turtles and the most beautiful rattlesnake.

Jeff Nicholson PhD, PA-C

This place is somewhat of a hidden gem! It is fascinating and worth a 2-hour stop. Ironically it's only a few feet from highway 41 and most people drive right by it. Beautiful picnic area, beautiful historic buildings and fascinating cult that occupied these grounds up until 1950 or so. If you like the Ford Edison museum in Fort Myers, you will love Koreshan and State Park. They also have a campground that is frequently available when others are not. Perfect location.

Jackie Hernandez

$5 entrance for cars 2 -6 people. Great state park to walk, explore history and historical buildings, picnic, fish or camp. Pet friendly. We saw a small wedding while exploring. Spent about 3 hours here 2 adults, 2 teens. We all enjoyed a great walk after brunch.

Linda Johnson

What awesome history. We are staying in the park for 2 weeks. Had to check this out. A lot of history. The Rangers were very knowledgeable and friendly. I'm from Florida. So, I had to learn the history of this cult. They were very self-sufficient, it seems. We really enjoyed walking around the grounds, looking at all the buildings. They also have walking trails. Benches to sit by the water. We will be back Saturday night for the little concert. The campground is nice. A lot of privacy in between sites. Playground, boat ramp, and kayak launch. Sites have picnic tables and firepits.

Lorna Alfonso

Koreshan State Park is a hidden gem in Estero! The trails are beautifully shaded by trees, making it perfect for a peaceful walk or bike ride without worrying about overheating—especially for pets. The park runs along the river, offering scenic views and even kayaking opportunities. It feels very safe with a steady flow of visitors, and I highly recommend taking the historical tour of the old settlement homes on the grounds. It’s a great spot for a weekend hike, a relaxing nature escape, or a fun family outing. Definitely worth a visit!

Darla Dume

This place is amazing. We spent about 2 hours walking all over the park, including 2 beautiful nature trails. There were a lot of cool old buildings, machines and tools. Very interesting info about the cult that used to live there. Got a cool T-shirt at the gift shop. Beautiful plants and bridges. $5 entrance fee for one vehicle. We finally saw a gopher tortoise! Looks like a beautiful place to kayak.