Collier County Gulf Coast · Florida
Clam Pass Beach
- State
- Florida
- County
- Collier County
- City / community
- Naples area
Southwest Florida Gulf Coast · Collier County Gulf Coast
Choose Clam Pass for a mangrove boardwalk or free tram followed by a beach day with restrooms and a beach-side meal. Allow time for the three-quarter-mile approach; the adjacent hotel is closed for renovation.
Good fit: Choose Clam Pass for a mangrove boardwalk or free tram followed by a beach day with restrooms and a beach-side meal. Allow time for the three-quarter-mile approach; the adjacent hotel is closed for renovation.
Plan around: A mangrove boardwalk or free tram leads to the Gulf beach.
PLAN THE BASICS
At a glance
- Parking
- $10 parking; valid county permit acceptedDetails & restrictions
- Dogs
- NoDetails & restrictions
- Restrooms
- YesDetails & restrictions
- Lifeguards
- Unknown · clarification pendingDetails & restrictions
- Public access
- Public accessDetails & restrictions
- Beach driving
- Unknown · clarification pendingDetails & restrictions
- Accessibility
- Check the usable route and remaining sand gapDetails & restrictions
Choose an entrance
Clam Pass
See the entrance section for parking and entry details and sources. See the entrance section for accessibility details and sources.
Official route / restriction details ↗Parking, route & accessibility evidence
Parking & entry: $10 parking; valid county permit accepted. Use Clam Pass Park at 465 Seagate Drive. Walk the three-quarter-mile boardwalk or use the free tram; allow extra time for boarding and the remaining beach route.
Parking source ↗Accessibility: Check the usable route and remaining sand gap. The county lists beach-wheelchair rentals. Confirm boarding and the remaining sand route; the tram does not guarantee a continuous route to the water.
Accessibility source ↗Open the county entrance directory ↗
Use the directory to check each entrance’s identity and status. Guide map pins are approximate shoreline locations, not turn-by-turn entrance directions or proof of current opening.
Known for
A mangrove boardwalk or free tram leads to the Gulf beach.
Sources & review dates
known for
Source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Check tram and beach-wheelchair availability. Rhode’s End remains operating, but Naples Grande hotel stays are closed through December 2026.
Rules & facilities
Check before you go
Check tram and beach-wheelchair availability. Rhode’s End remains operating, but Naples Grande hotel stays are closed through December 2026.
Sources & review dates
check before you go
Source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Admission, payment & passes
County parking $10 without a valid county beach permit; follow current posted payment instructions.
Sources & review dates
admission payment passes
Source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
What to bring & supporting visit details
Plan your visit
Sources & review dates
plan your visit
Source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Public or private?
Public · fee applies
Who can visit: Open to the general public, including visitors, during permitted hours and subject to posted rules.
Entry route, fees & access boundaries
- Manager / access authority
- Collier County
- Access basis
- This listing covers a publicly managed beach access or park, not a private guest-only beach.
- Where to enter
- Public arrival is supported through the specifically listed existing entrances; public status does not guarantee current opening.
- Fees & reservations
- County parking $10 without a valid county beach permit; follow current posted payment instructions.
- Restrictions & exceptions
- Use designated public arrivals and obey manager notices; private, resident-only or commercial parking does not create a public beach entrance.
- What this label covers
- Named shoreline and specifically approved arrival only; public access is distinct from temporary closure.
Beach ownership, the route across land, public shoreline-use rights and access to facilities are separate questions. Rules vary by state and location. Use the identified public entrance or documented permission; neither a nearby resort nor an admission fee by itself establishes that a beach is private. A mapped beach is not permission to cross private property.
Access policy reviewed 2026-10-04. Not a live closure report or a property-boundary survey.
- Hours
- 8 a.m.–sunset, subject to posted manager notices.Clam Pass Beach · hours source ↗
- Dogs on the beach
- No ordinary beach pets
No dogs permitted.
Clam Pass Beach · dogs source ↗ - Lifeguards
- Coverage not confirmed
Clam Pass has a boardwalk/tram approach through mangroves. The manager’s reviewed amenity page does not list an entrance-specific staffed tower or duty schedule; do not assume coverage.
Clam Pass Beach · lifeguards source ↗ - Restrooms
- Named arrival facilities
The county lists restrooms and foot showers.
Clam Pass Beach · restrooms showers source ↗ - Access & beach rules
- Named manager restrictions apply
Use designated public arrivals and obey manager notices; private, resident-only or commercial parking does not create a public beach entrance.
Clam Pass Beach · public access rules source ↗ - Beach driving
- Designated roads and parking only
Designated approach roads and parking serve Clam Pass Beach. No source authorizes recreational driving on beach sand.
Clam Pass Beach · driving source ↗
Conditions & activities Surf, sand, wildlife and suitability
Conditions at the beach
Saved reports below are dated snapshots, not live conditions. JavaScript refreshes them from official sources when available. Source timestamps and tide times identify their time zone.
Weather observation
Saved report · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
82°F · Light Rain
- Naples, Naples Municipal Airport · 9 km from destination reference · nearby reporting station, not a beach sensor.
Observation: 2026-10-04T21:20:00+00:00.
Retrieved: 2026-10-04T21:35:45.271Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-10-04T23:20:00.000Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
UV forecast
No current-hour UV estimate is shown in this saved page. Use sun protection; the live forecast loads when available.
Daily forecast
Saved report · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
Saved forecast for this beach’s NWS grid
- 2026-10-04T17:00:00-04:00–2026-10-04T18:00:00-04:00: This Afternoon · 88°F · Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 7 mph S
- 2026-10-04T18:00:00-04:00–2026-10-05T06:00:00-04:00: Tonight · 77°F · Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 7 mph SE
Source issued/updated: 2026-10-04T20:02:47+00:00.
Retrieved: 2026-10-04T21:35:45.338Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-10-04T22:00:00.000Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
High & low tides
Saved prediction · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
Naples, Gulf of Mexico. Regional Naples Gulf prediction reference; heights and timing can differ at this beach. Not an on-beach measurement. Predictions, not measured water levels or safe crossing times.
- 2026-10-04 00:57 · Low tide
- 2026-10-04 06:54 · High tide
- 2026-10-04 14:13 · Low tide
- 2026-10-04 22:07 · High tide
- 2026-10-05 02:26 · Low tide
- 2026-10-05 08:29 · High tide
- 2026-10-05 15:16 · Low tide
- 2026-10-05 22:34 · High tide
Prediction dates: 2026-10-04–2026-10-05 · station local time.
Retrieved: 2026-10-04T21:35:45.126Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-10-05T21:35:45.126Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
Naples, Gulf of Mexico. Regional Naples Gulf prediction reference; heights and timing can differ at this beach. Not an on-beach measurement. Predictions, not measured water levels or safe crossing times.
NOAA tide station ↗NOAA swim & rip-current forecast
Saved report · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
Forecast rip-current risk: Low · Coastal Collier
- 1 foot or less.
- South winds around 5 mph.
- Forecast risk is not an observed beach flag.
Source issued/updated: 2026-10-04T20:01:00+00:00.
Retrieved: 2026-10-04T21:35:45.267Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-10-05T10:00:00.000Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
Forecast risk is not the flag flying at this beach. Conditions can vary within the forecast area.
Official local flag & condition status
Flag color: not currently verified
No timestamped observed flag connector is verified. Coastal Collier surf risk is a regional forecast, not a flag color, boat-landing assessment or current beach opening.
The Beach Database does not convert weather or a rip-current forecast into a colored flag. Check flags and signs on arrival and ask a lifeguard where available.
Weather warnings & alerts
Saved report · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
No active NWS area alerts returned at the recorded check. This is not a current all-clear or a beach-closure check.
Source issued/updated: 2026-10-04T21:33:25+00:00.
Retrieved: 2026-10-04T21:35:45.215Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-10-04T23:33:25.000Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
Weather alerts do not confirm swimming safety, lifeguard staffing, water quality or beach closures. No alert does not mean safe water.
Water quality
Official beach bacteria testing · Florida Healthy Beaches
The Clam Pass Beach Access station is inactive in the official registry. Seagate is a different sampling point and is not substituted. No exact current sample is assigned.
The Clam Pass Beach Access station is inactive in the official registry. Seagate is a different sampling point and is not substituted. No exact current sample is assigned.
A dated result is not available in this saved page.
Official Collier County results ↗ · About Florida Healthy Beaches ↗
What these results mean
Enterococci are bacteria used to indicate possible fecal contamination. Florida describes 0–35 per 100 mL as Good, 36–70 as Moderate, and 71 or more as Poor. These are periodic laboratory samples, not continuous monitoring.
The Beach Database checks the official report daily, but Florida’s sampling schedule is generally weekly or biweekly. The check time and laboratory sample date are different. Samples more than 14 days old are marked older; that reminder is not an official advisory threshold.
A nearby station is identified by name and distance. Its result is context, not a sample taken at this beach. Testing does not rule out all pathogens, harmful algae, sewage spills or other hazards. Follow current posted advisories and closures.
Sand & sandcastles
White-sand Gulf beach reached through mangroves; no current firmness or width survey is claimed.
Sources & review dates
sand shoreline
Source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Surfing profile
Clam Pass has a boardwalk/tram approach through mangroves. No break-specific wave, bottom or seasonal surf assessment is published; consult the regional forecast rather than expect a reliable surf break.
Sources & review dates
surf
Source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Shore & sky wildlife
Mangrove habitat and shore wildlife are interpreted on seasonal Conservancy walks.
Sources & review dates
wildlife
Source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
A closer look
Photos of this beach and its surroundings. Select a photo to view it larger. These are recorded views, not live conditions.
View larger ↗Sunset over the Gulf viewed from Clam Pass · archival photograph July 15, 2021 · P,TO 19104 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Taken: 2021-07-15File:Sunset at Clam Pass Beach, Naples FL.jpg · P,TO 19104 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Resized/cropped for display; original colors retained. Adaptations retain the stated license.
View larger ↗Clam Pass sunset and boardwalk · archival July 15, 2021 · P,TO 19104 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Taken: 2021-07-15File:Sunset at Clam Pass Beach, Naples FL.jpg · P,TO 19104 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Resized/cropped for display; original colors retained. Adaptations retain the stated license.
Food, stays & rentals
EXTEND YOUR BEACH DAY
Food & drink nearby
Local dining recommendations
Rhode’s End offers a beach-side meal; its kitchen is listed as 11 a.m.–5 p.m., with beverages until sunset. The restaurant remains operating during the hotel renovation.
Sources & review dates
dining
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Accommodations by the beach
Naples Grande hotel is closed April 1–December 31, 2026; stays reopen January 1, 2027. Clam Pass Beach, the tram and Rhode’s End remain operating.
Sources & review dates
accommodations
Source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Activities & rentals
The county advertises Conservancy nature walks December–April and beach-wheelchair rentals. Confirm schedules and availability. The free tram remains operating during the hotel renovation.
Sources & review dates
commercial activities rentals
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Explore nearby beaches
Sources & review date
Guide desk research reviewed 2026-10-04; this is not a field-by-field current verification or an on-site inspection. Official facts, dated agency evidence and editorial assessments retain their own scope. Unknowns and conflicts remain open. Methodology · Rating explanations · Correction history
- Clam Pass Beach current authority notices ↗
- Clam Pass Beach · hours source ↗
- Clam Pass Beach · dogs source ↗
- Clam Pass Beach · lifeguards source ↗
- Clam Pass Beach · restrooms showers source ↗
- Clam Pass Beach · public access rules source ↗
- Clam Pass Beach · driving source ↗
- Clam Pass Beach · parking entry source ↗
- Clam Pass Beach · accessibility source ↗
- Clam Pass Beach · sand shoreline source ↗
- Clam Pass Beach · surf source ↗
- Clam Pass Beach · water quality source ↗
Photo: File:Sunset at Clam Pass Beach, Naples FL.jpg by P,TO 19104 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped for display; adaptations retain this license.
Visitor experiences
Original, moderated reviews and photographs. Visit dates and entrances provide context; visitor ratings and reports do not replace official facts or current conditions.
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