Open 7 days a week dawn to dusk, this is a gorgeous memorial park on the gulf known to locals as…read more"Hudson Beach." It's great for a gathering of any kind. The entire park is nestled up against the beautiful water. Today the tress were green & a breeze cooled the temperature as the sun was shining bright. What a HAPPY place! There's a 24/7 boat ramp w/ trailer parking. (Boat launching/trailer parking is $5 daily.) This park is six acres on the Gulf of Mexico. According to the website, there are 1,900 feet of beach frontage, 200 feet of swimming area, & 290 feet of beach front w/ fishing access. There are picnic tables, charcoal grills, a pedestal shower, restrooms, water fountains, a bike rack, a playground for very young children, swings, & at least five pavilions. (One is two story, although the second story serves only as an observation deck.) Sam's on the Beach & Inn on the Gulf are located on the park grounds; there's a large parking lot that attempts to accommodate the park & the businesses. According to multiple articles, finding a parking space in the evening (pre pandemic) was a major challenge. Please see the park pics as I am unable to adequately capture this memorial park's beauty in words alone.

beach was a nice fishing area but not well for swimming. a very rocky area with a small park…read morebenches for picnics and a couple of restaurants such as sams beach bar.

Not really a beach so no swimming. Has newer shelter houses for picnics or working or relaxing…read more Newer restrooms. A small tot playground is near the restrooms. There is also a small community library box on a post. Enjoy a nice breeze. The cove has nice boats. Lots of seagulls. This afternoon the tide is out.

Perfect spot to take a walk and enjoy the beautiful Florida sunsets. Clean and easy access to…read moreparking.

Great time taking my son out fishing. We caught a big variety of fish. Brandon took us to a couple…read morehot spots to put us on fish.

We did a half day Charter with Brandon from Hudson charters. Very friendly and knowledgeable guy…read more He knows where the fish are and we caught a bunch. He picked us up and drop this off had my floating dock in the backyard. Very nice. I would recommend him highly.

We asked Capt. Mike to take us scalloping and fishing. We had so much fun! He knows where the fish…read more& scallops are! We caught our limit of scallops, and some big ole fish! He showed us what to do, and what not to do and was very helpful and patient with me; I'm new to snorkeling. He and my fiancé could talk for hours about fish and the gulf. His boat is great, and he had all the equipment needed to scallop. He even showed us how to shuck them. He is highly recommended. We have told several friends about him, they agree he's the best.

This is my first time fishing in Florida and in the Gulf. My friend (who recently moved here and…read morehas a boat) and I decided to charter a local Captain for local tips and experience. For background; I have fished in numerous places throughout the world and have been on many a Charter boat. Our experience with Captain Mike Rabon ranks up there in my top 3. We told him what we were looking for and he exceeded our expectations. Captain Mike not only put us on fish immediately but explained and took the time in providing tips and techniques. I highly recommend chartering with Captain Mike.

Cute and rustic inexpensive boat ramp and little store. They have a little bit of everything and a…read moresign pointing up that says 4.9 miles to heaven and various other signs. If you need it they sell it from fishing poles and supplies and snacks and beer and soda etc...Situated right next to the bridge in Aripeka perfect place to fish of course and 10 or 12 people fishing there today on Sunday The guy in the store said it's better during the week less people more fish. So I'm planning on coming back to fish!!!

SLIDE THRU PLEASE best place to grab grub you know and fishing gear you know. hope to see you soonread more

Open 8 AM to sundown daily, this park is BEAUTIFUL. The park is named after the 320 foot saltwater…read morespring, & today the park finally reopened. Werner Boyce's entrance fee is based on the Honor System: $3 per vehicle, $2 for hiker/cyclist, & $4 w/ a debit/credit card payment. Use a blue envelope to drop your fee into the payment station, & place the envelope's stub on your vehicle's dash. (Visitors can even pay w/ a check made out to Dept. of Environmental Protection.) The park includes 4 miles of coastal water on the Gulf of Mexico. According to the website, park goers will enjoy hiking, birdwatching, boating, fishing, picnicking & wildlife watching. There's a half mile hiking trail & a picnic pavilion; I counted six tables & a few grills. Beside the parking lot, visitors will see the kiosk; there were no park maps available today even though today was Day 1 after reopening. During normal times there is a kayak rental, although there is no boat ramp. Group camping & primitive camping will be available (again) in the near future. Trees & shrubs are labeled, the creeks/springs are gorgeous, & signs warning of alligators are plentiful. (I fear gators, unfortunately.) No net fishing or swimming @ this park. I enjoyed the sign that states that scuba diving is also not allowed. Scuba diving??? Lol. Will definitely return; it's too beautiful of an area not to!

First time at a salt springs and it was really nice We went kayaking and it was such an amazing…read moretime.

Unsure why it would be rated lower than a four. It's a gorgeous small park! It's really quite…read moreadorable. It's on 6.65 acres of land. Some of what's included is a basketball court, picnic tables & grills, a swimming hole, a boat ramp, lots of parking, beautiful tree cover, & sunshine. And it's free-- well, paid for w/ tax money. The small boat ramp is perfect for canoes, kayaks, & small-engined boats. There are ten parking spaces for boat trailers. There are two shelters, & lots of individual picnic tables & charcoal grills. There's even a baby swing & a small playground. And there's a bathroom. There's also beach access, but no life guard, & there are designated fishing areas. There's a shower available, as well as a drinking fountain. There's also a bike rack & a path that encircles the park. Unfortunately, the park is closed at this time except to boaters. When fully open, this would be a great place to hold a birthday party or any type of kids' gathering.

Why is the handicap parking so far from the lake? Handicap…read morepeople can enjoy the lake because parking is so far away! Something needs to be done about it!

I highly recommend Captain Dustin! He's knowledgeable, helpful, fun to be around and most…read moreimportantly can put you on the fish and help you become more proficient at attracting and landing them. My dad treated me to a half-day trip July 3rd 2018. I had never caught a Snook before and my dad, who has fished with Captain Dustin several times previously, specifically requested that he put us on some Snook. The Captain did his part and I landed a 37" beauty that bolted like lightning when hooked, peeling line off the reel (what a beautiful sound!). In addition to the snook the other primary request was to catch some great table fare. Here again, Captain Dustin did his part and we had plentiful fish for the table, a nice mix that day of Speckled Sea Trout and Spanish Mackerel. I will ALWAYS set aside a day to fish with Captain Dustin any time I'm in the Tampa Bay area.

From the owner: inshore and offshore saltwater fishing for Tarpon, Redfish, Grouper, Amberjack, Snook Ext...read more