National Memorial

De Soto National Memorial

De Soto National Memorial is a National Memorial in Florida. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Florida National Memorial No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 9:51 AM EDT · NPS Data API

About the park

“In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting their homelands.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/deso

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

Park Visitor Center Is Closed

Due to damage from the 2024 Hurricanes. The Park's visitor centers and restrooms are closed due to health and safety issues. The Park has installed portable restrooms located at the front of the park for visitor use.

Posted or updated Dec 9, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for De Soto.

FishingSaltwater FishingLiving HistoryReenactmentsHistoric Weapons DemonstrationPaddlingKayakingShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

De Soto National Memorial is open with a Visitor Contact Tent. The park's Visitor Center remains closed due to Hurricane damage. The park cannot offer the movie at this time.

De Soto National Memorial
Day	Hours
Monday	9:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday	9:00AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday	9:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday	9:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday	9:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday	9:00AM - 4:30PM
Sunday	9:00AM - 4:30PM

Weather: Summers avg. Temperature is 90 degrees Fahrenheit with a relative humidity of 80-90% Late afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common usually lasting only 10-20 minutes.

Contact and directions

Phone: 9417920458 ext. 102
Email: [email protected]
Address: 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton, FL 34209
Coordinates: 27.5227, -82.6434· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
De Soto National Memorial Visitor Reception Tent	Daily: 9:00AM - 4:45PM	9417920458 ext. 102	Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/deso/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.