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.
$5.00 per vehicle for day use. $22 per night for camping.
I am a senior citizen & pay half price. A nice perk.
Yes, there is an entry fee. Also fees to camp.
The fee depends on what you do there.
Yes. $5 fee Camping fees depend on time of year and location you wanna stay at. You can buy a year pass if you like and there's also a ramp fee which $4
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