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Fort Island Gulf Beach

16000 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
352 527 7540
Ranked #11 of 16 attractions in Crystal River
4.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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P.O. Box 741 Homosassa Springs, Fl.
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

It is a clean little beach with clean fascilities, but a bold view of Nuclear plant. Not pretty! Not something you wish to view while swimming or sunbathing. May make you worry that you will glow in the dark after a day at the beach. More

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Inverness, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

It is a nice beach. sometimes people can be a little sloppy and not pick up after themselves. More

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Ocala, Florida
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Dark warm water, plenty of mosquitos and people.... More

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Hinton, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
1
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Sandy beach + warm Water + Sunshine = Super stay for a quick trip to the beach! More

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Chatsworth, Georgia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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We love coming to the beach here, it is so beautiful. The birds are a plenty and are so fun to watch. It is quiet and not crowded on any day. They offer covered picnic tables, so bring a lunch and stay awhile. Just becareful of the spiny burs in the sand near the parking lot exit (OUCH). Don't miss... More

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Silver Springs
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

If you're looking for a crowded beach with concession stands and bikinis..don't go to this beach! The beach is secluded, easy to reach, very clean and not crowded. There are picnic tables and clean restrooms. The pier is very nice, as well as the boardwalk from the pier to the beach. Very scenic, with white sand. Bring your chair or... More

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Buffalo, NY
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
2
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This beach is awesome. Excellent sand, good swimming and not at all crowded. More

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Lecanto, Florida, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
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everything sand water people sun was out my wife sitting and enjoying her self walking on the board walk and seeing people fishing More

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Atlanta, Georgia
Top Contributor
59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

This was by far the worst beach we have experienced in Florida in our 30+ years traveling around the state. It is man made and just not appealing but again I don't think anyone comes to this part of Florida for it's beaches. More

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Crystal River, Florida
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

Easy to get too. Civilized and clean, picnic tables, fishing pier, boat launch, rest rooms........and DOLPHINS! More

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