Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Free entry
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site is a 10-acre historic site in Manatee County, about 3 miles north of Palmetto.
The park supports historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Fees and passes
The park lists no entrance fee.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Florida State Parks Reservation System (UseDirect / Tyler 'RDR' platform)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursHikingPicnicking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mound Trail | 0.05 mi | — | HikingPaved surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Mound Trail (Hiking) — 0.05 mi, Paved
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 955 Bayshore Dr.
Terra Ceia, FL 34250 - Nearest town
- Palmetto — about 3 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 27.5651, -82.5922
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Florida State Parks (Florida Park Service) — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- FDEP Open Data ArcGIS: Florida State Park Boundaries (PARKS_BOUNDARIES layer 0), dataset modified 2026-09-10 per the DEP open-data hub
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology