Koreshan State Historic Site
The Koreshan State Historic Site is located in Lee County, Florida on U.S. Highway 41 at Corkscrew Road. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 4, 1976, under the designation of Koreshan Unity Settlement Historic District. Florida has welcomed pioneers of all kinds. Cyrus Reed Teed was probably the most unusual, bringing followers to Estero in 1894 to build New Jerusalem for his new faith, Koreshanity. The colony, known as the Koreshan Unity, believed that the entire universe existed within a giant, hollow sphere. The colony began fading after Teed´s death in 1908, and in 1961 the last four members deeded the land to the state.
The park’s many activities include picnicking, fishing, and boating, as well as camping, canoeing, hiking, and watching wildlife. Its facilities include a campground, boat ramp, canoe rentals, trails and an Estero River picnic area. Beach recreation along the Gulf and rental kayaks for
use on the river are available reasonably close to the park.
The park is open from 8:00 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year
Admission Fee:
$5.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle.
$4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle.
$2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
Camping Fee:
$26.00 per night, plus tax. Includes water and electricity.
Florida residents who are 65 years of age or older or who hold a social security disability award certificate or a 100 percent disability award certificate from the Federal Government are permitted to receive a 50 percent discount on current base campsite fees. Proof of eligibility
Guided Tours:
Koreshan Settlement ranger guided tours are available:
$2.00 per adult.
$1.00 per child.
Other fees:
$4.00 boat ramp, plus entrance fee.
$10.00 dump station, plus entrance fee, for non-registered campers.
$5.00 per hour plus tax, canoe rental.
$25.00 per day plus tax, canoe rental.
Area: 135 acres
The Koreshan State Historic Site