Clam Bayou Nature Preserve
Clam Bayou Nature Park is located south of 29th Avenue South, on Miriam Street in charming Gulfport. The parklands play an important role in the Clam Bayou Estuary of Boca Ciega Bay. Discover and explore several native environments: from the upland natural vegetation, marsh and mangrove forests, to the deeper waters of Boca Ciega Bay. These areas provide habitat and food to a variety of species such as fiddler crabs, clams, wading birds, small animals, dolphins and manatees; to name a few. Use the trails and observation decks along the brackish water estuary to spot wading birds feeding. The 10-acre nature preserve offers more than hiking - there is also a canoe and kayak launch.
Hours
Monday 7 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–8 PM
Thursday 7 AM–8 PM
Friday 7 AM–8 PM
Saturday 7 AM–8 PM
Sunday 7 AM–8 PM
Guest Reviews
Review for handicapped accessibility. ADA. Good parking available. Park at end for paved sidewalk along street and inlet to neighboring yacht club. Paved path to the viewing platform at end. Other platforms have access the broken shell paths to boardwalks to over the bayou. My husband uses a motorized scooter and had no trouble on most of the paths. There are a few sandy/soft areas were work was just completed. Avoid the steep hill area for wheelchairs and scooters. No toilet or bathrooms
Nice park, about a mile in trail. Beautiful views of the marina and a great place for bird watching. No toilets.
Love walking here specially in the winter when it’s not hot
I stopped by for a quick walk and really enjoyed the boardwalks and vistas of the water. It felt safe. People were fishing and we saw wildlife. There are some ground wasps in one area, so be aware of that. It's a good place to launch a kayak.
This is a hidden gem of a place. We were staying in St. Pete’s and I found it on google maps. On arrival we found a car park space and went exploring. We saw so much wildlife. Everything from Ospreys with fish and lizards, to a snake and an alligator. It was an excellent day.
Park Activities
- Kayaking & Canoeing
Accessible Features
- Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
- Wheelchair Accessible Parking