Lake Manatee State Park

Category: State park

Address: 20007 FL-64, Bradenton, FL 34212, USA

Phone: +19417413028

Reviews

Ankit Gupta

Apr 24, 2022

Nice camping experience. Just make sure, you reach before 5 pm. Firewood available at $5.

Samantha Robinson

Apr 15, 2022

Not quite what I was expecting, but still lovely and peaceful for a walk. And for $5, you can't go wrong! This looks like a great spot for camping, boating and canoeing. For walking around and checking out wildlife, it was okay. I was hoping to see some turtles and armadillos because they were posted on the website. We explored the Gopher Trail and it looks like it gets a lot of traffic from horses. Once you walk away from the road, you experience the peace of walking between the trees. Note: The paths are mostly sand.

James Rowell

Apr 11, 2022

This is a great place to camp, but if you need ice or food supplies, you'll have to leave the park which isn't a huge deal because there are gas stations and a Publix supermarket within 6 miles or so but an onsite country store would be cool. Overall, we had a great experience here and will come again.

Kate McKibben

Apr 2, 2022

Very large site. Very tropical and not a lot of amenities nearby. But a great spot for an overnight or if you’re an active kayaker

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Questions & Answers

Is there Rv camping there?

Clark Sugalski | Jul 21, 2019
AnneG Fruth | Jul 22, 2019

Plenty of sites planning in advance is better. Sites fill quickly

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Can you swim there

Ba Baar | Jul 21, 2019
James Goodin | Jul 22, 2019

Yes, you can swim here, but if you see any baby gators it's best to get out of the water.

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Can you swim at lake manatee if camping or is it extra?

Security Officer Michelle Calano | Jul 21, 2019
Mark Skinner | Jul 22, 2019

Yes, there is a small beach area that has a swim area roped off. Be aware the lake has large alligators.... lots of them. They are attracted to small dogs and children not paying attention. It is free and there is a nice restroom and shower facility.

Is there tent camping available at the park?

A Google User | Jul 21, 2018
Carlos Marques | Jul 22, 2018

Yes very nice spots , but if it rains some spots gets flooded very quickly. Also theres power and water.

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Can you use a jet ski on the lake

Neal Grieff | Jun 20, 2021
Karl Yeager | Jun 21, 2021

Most powered skis are well above 20hp so I would not do it myself.

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Are u allowed to fish.

Kamauri Demetrius | Jul 21, 2019
Greg Kopish | Jul 22, 2019

Yes, you may fish. A valid fishing license is required. Boats are limited to a maximum of 20hp motors. There is a very nice boat launch available.

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Are there hook ups for RV camping? What size unit can be accommodated?

Maxine Strother | Jul 21, 2019
Linda Gilmore | Jul 22, 2019

30 amp, water, large and deep size sites, very nice bathhouses. Great walking paths. We're coming back.

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Is there swimming?

Robin Rowbotham | Jul 21, 2018
Pete Miller | Jul 22, 2018

Yes. a sandy beach , and they rent mant out door items as well, kayaks, conoes, bikes its florida there ARE alligators! But you have a better chance of getting hit by lighting. And won't bite without provocation Park staff should be notified of any near the beach. The water is used for drinkinging bradenton,ami it has a black bottom so appears dark. Hope this is helpfull.

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Is there any tent camping.

Natural For Life | Jul 21, 2018
Robert Wolfe | Jul 22, 2018

Yes

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Is there a fee?

Joan Gray | Jul 21, 2018
Key Wester | Jul 22, 2018

There is a second part of this State park. Driving east PAST the official entrance about 1000 ft beyond are the start of horse people dogs trail. There's a donation box but that's it. Google earth it, it is just east of the entrance same side of road. It is hiking horse riding trails and yes it goes down to lake Manatee. It is half woods half open to sky, it is a medium difficulty trail by foot. In summer bring water but the trail is sand and I go bare foot well because that's how I am. I walk my dogs to the lake and have a lunch. Your dogs will want to swim which is ok, but little danger from gators because any Florida boy (or woman) knows gators swim in with little stealth and you can see all the way across the lake. I stand in front of the dogs with my walking stick as a precaution and have never ever seen a gator there. If you like running or rugged hiking in mixed conditions I love it because I've only cross 2 other people while hiking there.

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