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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.

Title De Soto
Park Code deso
Description In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting their homelands. De Soto’s quest for glory an...
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Contact
941-792-0458
deso_interpretive_staff@nps.gov
Activities
  • Fishing
  • Saltwater Fishing
  • Living History
  • Reenactments
  • Historic Weapons Demonstration
  • Paddling
  • Kayaking
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
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De Soto National Memorial Visitor Reception Tent

  • De Soto National Memorial Visitor Reception Tent
  • The De Soto National Visitor Reception area is located on the sidewalk outside of the Visitor Center. Visitors can receive information such as program and tour times and signups, trail maps, brochures, and the parks Junior Ranger Activity Book. Tent may be closed due to thunderstorms, high temperatures with a heat index over 95 degrees, and high sustained winds.
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