State park

Oscar Scherer State Park

The park entrance is 1.4 miles from Osprey. 104 campsites cost $26/night plus tax, utility fee and $6.70 reservation fee. Day use costs $5 per vehicle (up to eight people); $4 single-occupant. Hours: 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. Oscar Scherer State Park is a state park in Sarasota County, Florida.

Oscar Scherer State Park
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Oscar Scherer State Park map

Oscar Scherer State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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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

Oscar Scherer State Park has 104 developed campsites in 1 campground. Camping costs $26/night plus tax, utility fee and $6.70 reservation fee. Sites can be reserved in advance. Some sites fit trailers up to 36 feet.
Entry to Oscar Scherer State Park costs $5 per vehicle (up to eight people); $4 single-occupant. Hours: 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.
Oscar Scherer State Park is 1.4 miles from Osprey.
Yes, Oscar Scherer 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 Oscar Scherer State Park.
Yes, South Creek is open to swimming at Oscar Scherer State Park.

Before you go

Oscar Scherer State Park is 1.4 miles from Osprey.

  • Drinking water available
  • Electric hookups available
  • RV dump station on site
  • Showers available
  • Flush restrooms

Camping at Oscar Scherer State Park

Oscar Scherer State Park has 104 developed campsites in 1 campground. Camping costs $26/night plus tax, utility fee and $6.70 reservation fee. Sites can be reserved in advance. Some sites fit trailers up to 36 feet.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

  • The Legacy Trail Named in Wikipedia park article

What to see

  • Historic site Visitor center Mentioned in Wikipedia park article

Swimming

  • South Creek

Fishing and water

Fishing inside the park boundary: Lake Osprey fishing , with the stocking record and species on fishypedia.com.

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