Myakka River State Park
Also known as Myakka State Park, Myakka State Park Florida, Myakka State River Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 123 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org(941) 361-6511
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 37,198 acres, Myakka River State Park lies in Manatee, Sarasota County, about 10 miles northeast of Venice.
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a boat ramp. Camping is available: 123 campsites across 12 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites. There are also cabins for rent.
Fees and passes
Varies by park (mostly per vehicle; some per person/pedestrian/cyclist; some free).
Statewide fee rule from Florida's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
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.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primitive 3 tables/primitive; 9 tables; 8 tables; 7 tables | 4 | 3 with water | — |
| Prairie Campground primitive | 1 | — | |
| Bee Island primitive camp | 1 | 1 with water | — |
| Mossy Hammock Restricted use: Host; primitive camp | 1 | — | |
| Oak Grove | 3 | — | |
| Honore Campsite primitive | 1 | 1 with water | — |
| Panther Point | 3 | 3 with water | — |
| Volunteer Restricted use: Volunteer; volunteer | 17 | 17 with electric, 17 with water, 7 with sewer | — |
| Tent 2 tables | 2 | 1 with water | — |
| BF | 26 | 26 with water | — |
| OP | 22 | 22 with water | — |
| PR | 42 | 42 with water, 42 with sewer | — |
Camping details from the park
Primitive: 4 site(s) (3 with water) — Primitive, Hike-In
Prairie Campground: 1 site(s) — Primitive
Bee Island: 1 site(s) (1 with water) — Primitive
Mossy Hammock: 1 site(s) — Campground Host
Oak Grove: 3 site(s) — Primitive
Honore Campsite: 1 site(s) (1 with water) — Primitive
Panther Point: 3 site(s) (3 with water) — Primitive
Volunteer: 17 site(s) (17 with electric, 17 with water, 7 with sewer) — Volunteer
Tent: 2 site(s) (1 with water) — Tent, Tent
BF: 26 site(s) (26 with water) — RV/Tent, Tent, Back-In, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van, Tent
OP: 22 site(s) (22 with water) — RV/Tent, Back-In, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van
PR: 42 site(s) (42 with water, 42 with sewer) — RV/Tent, Back-In, Pull-Thru, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van, Tent, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Truck/SUV/Van
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- cabin: 5 unitsFlorida Outdoor Recreation Inventory, as of 2018-08-21
Things to do
HikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingHorseback ridingCampingCanoeing and kayakingFishingPicnicking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myakka River State Park Nature Trail | 0.29 mi | — | NatureNatural surface |
| Nature Trail | 0.94 mi | — | NatureNatural surface |
| Myakka River State Park Connector Trail | 0.41 mi | — | length summed over 2 GIS segmentsHikingBikingNatural surface |
| Myakka River State Park Connector Trail | 0.35 mi | — | length summed over 2 GIS segmentsHikingNatural surface |
| Myakka River State Park Trail | 23.8 mi | — | length summed over 5 GIS segmentsHikingNatural surface |
| Blue Trail | 0.74 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Bobcat Cross Trail | 0.63 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Myakka River State Park Trail | 57.64 mi | — | length summed over 16 GIS segmentsHikingBikingNatural surface |
| Florida Trail | 14.12 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Myakka River State Park Trail | 6.4 mi | — | length summed over 3 GIS segmentsHikingEquestrianNatural surface |
| Myakka River State Park Trail | 15.39 mi | — | length summed over 2 GIS segmentsHikingBikingEquestrianNatural surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Myakka River State Park Nature Trail (Nature) — 0.29 mi, Natural
Nature Trail (Nature) — 0.94 mi, Natural
Myakka River State Park Connector Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 0.41 mi, Natural
Myakka River State Park Connector Trail (Hiking) — 0.35 mi, Natural
Myakka River State Park Trail (Hiking) — 23.8 mi, Natural
Blue Trail (Hiking) — 0.74 mi, Natural
Bobcat Cross Trail (Hiking) — 0.63 mi, Natural
Myakka River State Park Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 57.64 mi, Natural
Florida Trail (Hiking) — 14.12 mi, Natural
Myakka River State Park Trail (Hiking, Equestrian) — 6.4 mi, Natural
Myakka River State Park Trail (Hiking, Biking, Equestrian) — 15.39 mi, Natural
Boating and paddling
Boat Ramp; Canoe Rack; Canoe/Kayak Launch; Boating
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Parking
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- Sewer hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
- 13208 Sr 72
Sarasota, FL 34241 - Nearest town
- Venice — about 10 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 27.2395, -82.3166
- Phone
- (941) 361-6511
Entrances
- Secondary Entrance
- 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
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Trail in Myakka River State Park.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Mx. Granger
“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