Lake Manatee State Park
The park entrance is 5 miles from Lakewood Ranch. Campsites cost $22 per night plus tax, plus $6.70 reservation fee and utility fee. Day use costs $5 per vehicle(two to eight people). Hours: 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. Lake Manatee State Park is a state park in Manatee County, Florida.
Lake Manatee State Park map
Lake Manatee State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Camping costs $22 per night plus tax, plus $6.70 reservation fee and utility fee. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Lake Manatee State Park costs $5 per vehicle(two to eight people). Hours: 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.
- Lake Manatee State Park is 5 miles from Lakewood Ranch.
- Yes, Lake Manatee State Park has electric hookups.
- Drinking water available. Electric hookups available. RV dump station on site. Showers available. Flush restrooms.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Lake Manatee State Park.
- Yes, Designated swimming area is open to swimming at Lake Manatee State Park.
Before you go
Lake Manatee State Park is 5 miles from Lakewood Ranch.
- Drinking water available
- Electric hookups available
- RV dump station on site
- Showers available
- Flush restrooms
Camping at Lake Manatee State Park
Camping costs $22 per night plus tax, plus $6.70 reservation fee and utility fee. Sites can be reserved in advance.
What to see
- State park Designation in agency park name
- State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster
Swimming
- Designated swimming area
Fishing and water
Lake Manatee fishing (0.3 miles outside the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.
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