The entrance to the park is in the Bluebill-Avenue – lengthening of the Immokalee-Road over US 41. The park stretches on a length of approx. 1.5 miles along the Gulf. In parallel to the park are 6 parking areas with nearly 500 parking spots. To get to the beach a wooden bridge has to be walked(approx. 90 feet long).

The park lies on a peninsula which is separated from the mainland by mangroves, marshes and smaller bodies of water subjected to the tides.

Toilet arrangements, showers, changing rooms and several grill are available with benches, which provide comfort. In the north of the park, near Wiggins Pass, fishing is permitted. In addition, there is a boat ramp in Wiggins Pass where one can bring his/her own boat to the water.

Opening times are from 8:00 A.M. to sundown. 

The entry for  each person without a car is 1 dollar. A car with only a driver is three dollars to enter. A car with several passengers is 5 dollars to enter. A beach sticker has no worth here in this state park. A membership for a whole year is about 85 $.

In the spring and summer, one can see the nest of the ocean turtles. Their nests are protected with special fencing. Once in a while turtles can be seen in the parking lots and dunes often sun bathing.  

The park was named after Joe Wiggins who purchased it in the 19-th century. This spot was a small commercial post and dealt primarily with the Indian. In 1964, the island was bought from the county and was used as a state park. Then in 1970, an official nature reserve was furnished here. Nevertheless, the official opening took place in 1981.