Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Really beautiful, clean and quiet beach. Certainly worth a visit even if only for a short walk on the beach! Public bathrooms available, also clean and tidy. Lots of picnic tables and grills in park as well.

We drove from the east side of the FL for hour and half. It’s very disappointing to see this beach. No white sand, beach was full of red seaweed and broken shells. Just a very normal beach. Nothing special. No need to go there as a special trip.

So disappointed there was hardly any beach left after this weeks storms. Not sure if it’s been like this or its new but last October it was a wide and beautiful beach. We couldn’t even stay with a toddler, the waves were coming up to the brush. Not safe for little kids. Don’t pay the $ 6 unless they dredge and get more and here. We weren’t provided a refund.

Delnor-​Wiggins’ history begins in the 1800s with Joe Wiggins, for whom the park was named. He ran a trading post for trading with the Seminole Indians and settlers. Collier County purchased the property years later through the generosity of Lester and Dellora Norris, hence the «Delnor» in the name. In 1970, the state of Florida purchased the land from Collier County and it became a state park in 1976.
This park is essentially a beach. The walking trails are not long at all (which unfortunately, was what I was looking forward to, so I faced some disappointment). The park consists of miles of white sand, seashells, and beach. It’s a popular spot for sunbathing, shell collecting, and picnicking, as well as fishing. There are specific areas in the park designated for anglers to drop their lines in the northern area. Along the boardwalk trail leading to the sandy beach, there is an observation tower, but the views consisted of tree tops and a sliver of water, so it wasn’t very impressive.
The park also offers kayak and canoe rentals at a reasonable price (you have a choice of 2 hours or half a day rental). They feature events, such as instructional classes and yoga. What’s truly admirable is their efforts to protect sea turtles and other wildlife. I would have liked to kayak or canoe, but it was rainy. There seems to be a pristine forested area across from the beach portion that probably would have been inhabited by wildlife, so that would have been my prime canoeing spot. There were a few boats parked here, so it seems people come from near and far to enjoy the park. Park admission is $ 6.00 per vehicle and it is open from 8:00 a.m. to sundown.

This park was an amazing addition to our vacation. The park rangers were friendly, the bathrooms were SPOTLESS, the beaches we gorgeous with the sandbars perfect for kids, the concessions employees went above and beyond their job when I lost my credit card and didn’t even know it. The rentals were extremely inexpensive. The wooden trails were very well kept. I feel like I could go on for days. We loved it so much we went for another day. I highly recommend making this park a stop on your travels. YOU WONT REGRET IT!!!

Best beach hands down and I’m not just saying that because it’s the closest beach to me. I come here every morning during the weekend and without fail I find some great shells and see a few Dolphins and starfish on my swims. Pretty quiet in the morning during off season so it’s very relaxing.

Wiggins State Park is a must see if in Naples. If yiu arrive early enough, parking is very open and it is a short walk to the beach. The best part is that there are lots of pine trees that overlook the shore so there is plenty of shade. The shoreline is not rocky or Shelly at all. The sand is perfect for sand castle building. It’s only $ 6 to visit this park and they have picnic tables and barbecues!

Nice clean, white sand beach and parking is close so you don’t have to walk a mile (we parked in lot #3). Each parking area seemed to have picnic tables, bathrooms, and outside showers. The $ 6 fee was well worth it. It was a bit windy, and a little cloudy when we arrived at 10:30 AM, so maybe that was why we didn’t have any trouble finding parking in peak season… The park staff did patrol so this was a more family hang out and not spring break gone wild. This is a narrow beach, and in some spots we walked barely had room for a chair at high tide. We even saw a turtle by the board walkways (which could stand to be replaced in a few areas, so wear shoes). We would definitely come back!

Love this beach. This is a great place to come with the family. It gets crowded at times but thats never been an issue for our family. My 3 year old loves playing in the sand. Parking area number 4 is great because there is a consession stand to get snacks if you need to. Evenings are wonderful here, beautiful sunset.

Great park in Naples. Miles of beach, concessions for simple food, paddle boards, and beach lounges. Clean and patrolled by state park staff so no shenanigans by drunken oafs…;) $ 6 entrance fee

Beautifully lush state park with white sand beaches stretching for miles, tropical trees, and a great wooden tower for viewing the park from on high. They also offer paddle board and kayak rentals if you go out further in the water, but I was content to sit on the beach and swim a bit while reading and watching the dolphins jump. Gorgeous and relaxing. It’s only $ 4 to enter or free if you have a Florida state parks card.

It cost me $ 4 to go in. What a bargain! Nice beach. Great shelling area. Lots of rentals-​boats, boards, paddle boats and chairs. Five parking lots and a refreshment station. Would I go back? Absolutely!!!

We hit the road to see what Naples had to offer and boy we fell in love — QUICK! For $ 3 or $ 4, we found this amazingly quiet and clean spot that instantly impressed us. The sand was amazing and the water impressed us for real. Unfortunately, a Storm rolled in and we had to scram but it’s a spot we most definitely will be visiting again.
Must Have!!!

I was surprised there weren’t more people as the beach was very peaceful and the sunset sublime… on a Friday evening!
After paying the entrance fee (well, dad used his State Parks pass), we parked at the 2^nd lot. There were plenty of spaces available; in fact, my family scored the first spot. Our own little claimed area on the beach was very clean and had lots of seashells for the kids. The whole place just felt safe and family-​friendly. Just before the park closed, the ranger on an ATV drove down the beach to let everyone know the gate was closing.
The sand here was fine and quite nice. Didn’t find a beach house or shower to rinse off any sand.
If you’re looking for a more quiet beach, DW Pass is definitely worth a visit!

This beach turned out to be so much nicer than my highest expectations! It was so serene and peaceful that it could be my happy place. Out of my six days in Naples I chose to go to this beach 4 times.
What surprised me the most was the water. When I was in Tampa I saw that the beaches there resembled New York area beaches more than island beaches: water was brownish-​grayish and the surf was too rough. Consequently I assumed that all Gulf beaches would be like this and I was shocked to discover clean green water with the calmest surf! Water was somewhat cloudy, but still clear enough to see tons of fish right near the shore. It also wasn’t deep at all: I could be quite a few yards away and it would still only be up to my waist.
The entrance fee for the park was $ 6. There were 4 parking lots and all of them were mostly empty. I usually parked at the lot number 3. A boardwalk leads to the beach through some sand dunes and shade trees with a few tables and grilling stands. There are restrooms near each parking area, which to me seemed surprisingly clean (perhaps in comparison to restrooms in some parks in the Tri-​State, which can be pretty disgusting).
The beach is somewhat narrow and the sand is grayish with an enormous amount of shells. There is a van in parking area 4 which offers food and beverages and also rents chairs, umbrellas and non-​motorized water sports equipment. If I’m not mistaken, a chair rented for $ 8 and an umbrella for $ 14. The food selection consisted of hamburgers, hot dogs, ham and cheese/​turkey and cheese sandwiches, chips, nuts, candy and Blue Bunny ice cream. I recommend turkey and cheese sandwiches, which are freshly made and sell for $ 4.75 and Chocolate Lovers ice cream cones (chocolate ice cream inside a chocolate cone topped with crushed chocolate).
One thing I realize is that timing can make a tremendous difference. For me late April or early May has always been a great time to take a vacation to warm destinations. Crowds tend to dissipate after April 15^th, hotel room rates come down and I’ve been lucky to have been blessed with great weather.

Spent at least 3 days of vacation beach time here, what a great spot!
Getting In – Get in earlier morning or wait for the afternoon shift as the lots inside do fill up during peak season and you’ll have to wait in a car line to get in. There is also overflow pay parking across the bridge if you can handle the less than 10 minute stroll in (or drop your people and stuff by the gate and take one for the team). Nominal $ 6/​car or walk ins for $ 2 per person (up to $ 6 per group/​car) and $ 4 for phenomenal sunset access.
The Beach — Lots are right next to beach access, there are flush bathrooms and outside rinse showers. Lots #1−4 or 5 I believe, ⁴⁄₅ has a concession stand and is more the kid zone. Wear your shoes on the boardwalk, no one likes splinters! It’s about a 50 foot ish deep sand stretch backing up to the woods the lots are in. It’s a short boardwalk to haul stuff from lot to beach. Nice sand! 70 – 73 degree water in late Feb was Perfect in the 80+ temps.
— No Lifeguards
— Millions of seashells! Spend all day shell hunting where water meets sand!
— Go in up past your knees beyond the shell shelf and it’s all sand underneath
— Sand churned water, hard to see the bottom
— Lots of overly tan snowbirds (yikes, moderation people!)
— I saw at least 6 dolphins about 50 ft out in the water
— One day was all string rays in the water all afternoon! They were frisbee sized and didn’t bother anyone, just don’t be stupid
— Beautiful sunsets over water to end your day
A great beach overall and it was only a couple miles from the condo I was staying in.

What a great find! Nice secluded beach and wilderness area. Minimum parking fee with a lot of spaces available.
The park offered nature trails through indigenous woodland areas. Plenty of finished deck walkways and signs identifying foliage.
The beach was covered in sugar white sand and millions of sea shells. My wife had a blast walking around collecting shells.
Very clean park and beach. Only caveat is it closes at sunset.
Had a great walk and sunset!

This was our second time visiting this park. We were there early October ’13.
We went to Beach/​Parking area #3.
We brought our 9yo child and all of us had a blast!
We came at low tide and found there is a huge sandbar about 10′ from shore. We found many shells and various colorful fish around. One guy even caught a crab.
The water was super calm and although red tide was an issue for the area, the beach waters were very pristine.
I’ll go back next time were in Naples for sure!
A couple things to note:
They don’t have any showers (that we found at least) but we just wiped off and were fine!
They also have a nice beach Picnic area with tables and grills. And these are well shaded for a break from the sun if you need it!
Hope this is helpful. I’d go without hesitation!
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County beach parks are free to Collier County residents, but Wiggins is state owned, so there is a small fee. Too bad because its a nice location to watch the sunset.
Kite boarders love the location at the far north end near the pass.
Good for picnic and BBQ at their designated spots.
Beware of the strong current in the pass, especially on rough days. Keep kids clear of the area an please don’t chase the shore birds.

Just beautiful… it is an amazing stretch of beach that is so peaceful. There is a public entrance at one end and an inlet into the bay at the other. There never seems to be a lot of people here but on weekends and holidays it is crowded.
There is parking available but I’ve never driven here. I simply just walk up the beach to get here from our place.
There also seems to be some good fishing because some of these guys get here early.
As you walk, keep your eyes open for some dolphins. You may see a few.
The best time is at sunset… there is nothing like a sunset on the Gulf of Mexico.
I find it peaceful for my morning jog but start early because it gets really hot once that sun starts coming up.