Upham Beach Park park
Upham Beach Park
Reasons to Visit:
1. Pristine Beaches: Upham Beach Park boasts a stunning stretch of white sandy beach, ideal for sunbathing, swimming, and beachcombing.
2. Water Activities: Visitors can enjoy a range of water sports such as snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing in the pristine Gulf of Mexico waters.
3. Nature Trails: The park features scenic walking trails that offer opportunities for bird watching and wildlife spotting.
4. Picnic Areas and Facilities: Upham Beach Park provides picnic tables, restrooms, and showers, making it an ideal spot for family gatherings and picnics.
5. Spectacular Sunsets: The park's west-facing location provides breathtaking views of vibrant sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico, creating a romantic and picturesque atmosphere.
Points of Interest:
1. The Don CeSar Hotel: Located nearby, the iconic pink-hued Don CeSar Hotel is a historic landmark worth visiting. It offers luxury accommodation, fine dining, and spa facilities.
2. Corey Avenue District: Situated close to the park, Corey Avenue is a vibrant shopping district lined with unique boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, and bars.
Interesting Facts:
1. Upham Beach Park is named after T. Ed. "Captain" Upham, one of the early pioneers of St. Pete Beach.
2. The park is known for its wide sandy beaches, which are carefully maintained and renourished to preserve their natural beauty.
3. Upham Beach Park is home to a variety of wildlife, including shorebirds, dolphins, and even the occasional manatee.
Best Time to Visit:
The best time to visit Upham Beach Park is during the spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) seasons when the weather is warm, and the beaches are less crowded. However, Florida's mild climate allows for enjoyable visits year-round, and tourists can enjoy the park's beauty during any season.
Please note that while this information is accurate based on multiple independent sources, it is always recommended to check for the latest updates and local guidelines before planning a visit to Upham Beach Park.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Upham Beach Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Desoto County Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Coons Creek Military - Macdill Afb | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Raccoon Creek Military - Macdill Afb | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| E G Simmons County Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Upham Beach Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Upham Beach Park
What can I do at Upham Beach Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Upham Beach Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Upham Beach Park.