State Parks Near North Port, Florida
22 state park units lie within 50 miles of North Port. The closest is Stump Pass Beach State Park, about 14 mi southwest of town. 6 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Stump Pass Beach State Park14 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 6of 22 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 94 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 05 with free entry
State parks near North Port, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central North Port; driving distance is usually longer.
Stump Pass Beach State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, beachcombing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Stump Pass Beach State Park →Myakka River State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Myakka River State Park →Don Pedro Island State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Don Pedro Island State Park →Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park →Oscar Scherer State Park
The park supports historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Oscar Scherer State Park →Gasparilla Island State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, beachcombing, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Gasparilla Island State Park →Cayo Costa State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, beachcombing, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Cayo Costa State Park →Wingate Creek State Park
In Manatee County, about 24 miles northwest of Arcadia, Wingate Creek State Park covers about 615 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Wingate Creek State Park →Lake Manatee State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Manatee State Park →South Fork State Park
South Fork State Park is a park in Manatee County, about 22 miles east of Palmetto.
Hours, fees and rules for South Fork State Park →Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park →Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site
The park supports historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site →Little Manatee River State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, biking, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Little Manatee River State Park →Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Terra Ceia Preserve State Park →Paynes Creek Historic State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Paynes Creek Historic State Park →Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park →Estero Bay Preserve State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, fishing, and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Estero Bay Preserve State Park →Mound Key Archaeological State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching.
Hours, fees and rules for Mound Key Archaeological State Park →Koreshan State Park
The park supports historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Koreshan State Park →Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
Things to do include fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Skyway Fishing Pier State Park →Highlands Hammock State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, wildlife watching, fishing, and biking. Camping is available: 158 campsites across 4 camping areas, including tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Highlands Hammock State Park →Alafia River State Park
The park supports horseback riding, biking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 32 campsites across 3 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Alafia River State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near North Port
- Myakka River State Park 15 mi northwest · 123 campsites
- Oscar Scherer State Park 19 mi northwest · 108 campsites
- Cayo Costa State Park 26 mi south · 30 campsites
- Lake Manatee State Park 30 mi north · 62 campsites
- Little Manatee River State Park 43 mi north · 40 campsites
+ 4 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near North Port
- Myakka River State Park 15 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Cayo Costa State Park 26 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Koreshan State Park 49 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Highlands Hammock State Park 50 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
Swimming near North Port
- Stump Pass Beach State Park 14 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Don Pedro Island State Park 15 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Oscar Scherer State Park 19 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Gasparilla Island State Park 24 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Cayo Costa State Park 26 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 1 more in the list above
Hiking near North Port
- Stump Pass Beach State Park 14 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Myakka River State Park 15 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Don Pedro Island State Park 15 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park 17 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Oscar Scherer State Park 19 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 12 more in the list above
Fishing near North Port
- Stump Pass Beach State Park 14 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Myakka River State Park 15 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Don Pedro Island State Park 15 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park 17 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Oscar Scherer State Park 19 mi northwest · Fishing listed
+ 12 more in the list above
Free state parks near North Port
- Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park 17 mi southeast · No entrance fee listed
- Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site 43 mi northwest · No entrance fee listed
- Terra Ceia Preserve State Park 43 mi northwest · No entrance fee listed
- Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park 48 mi northwest · No entrance fee listed
- Mound Key Archaeological State Park 48 mi southeast · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near North Port
What is the closest state park to North Port?
Stump Pass Beach State Park is the closest, about 14 miles southwest of North Port in a straight line. Next are Myakka River State Park and Don Pedro Island State Park.
How many state parks are near North Port?
22 state park units are within 50 miles, and 6 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near North Port have camping?
9 parks list camping, the nearest being Myakka River State Park, Oscar Scherer State Park and Cayo Costa State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near North Port?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near North Port?
5 parks list no entrance fee: Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park, Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site and Terra Ceia Preserve State Park. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near Cape Coral, FL31 mi southeast
- Near Bradenton, FL38 mi northwest
- Near Sebring, FL54 mi northeast
- Near St. Petersburg, FL56 mi northwest
- Near Bartow, FL62 mi north
- Near Tampa, FL65 mi north
- Near Plant City, FL66 mi north
- Near Lake Wales, FL70 mi northeast
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.