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Manager's Message
As the temperatures slowly come down it is a great time to hike and watch the
wildlife and migrating birds.
Bring a canoe or kayak and travel around the banks of scenic Lake Manatee. While
on your journey, keep your eyes peeled for alligators, turtles and other
freshwater wildlife. Look to the skies to see the American Swallowtail Kite. Or
perhaps you might be able to see an Osprey in action trying to catch a slippery
fish. Stay overnight at our 60-site campground and sleep under the shining
stars. Then, wake up to the smell of the fresh morning dew and take a relaxing
walk down one of our many hiking trails. The staff is very friendly and look
forward to greeting you with a smile. So come visit Lake Manatee State Park and
experience what REAL Florida is all about.
- Curt Wolbert, Park Manager
Welcome to Lake Manatee State Park
This park extends along three miles of the south shore of Lake Manatee, which
serves as a water reservoir for Manatee and Sarasota counties. The rest of the
park is primarily pine flatwoods and sand pine scrub with some depression
marshes and hardwood forests. A boat ramp provides easy access to the lake; boat
motors must be less than 20 horsepower. Canoeing and kayaking are also popular
activities. The lake offers excellent freshwater fishing, and anglers can fish
from their boats or from the park's fishing dock. Swimming is permitted in a
designated area of Lake Manatee; a facility with showers is located nearby. A
large picnic area is nestled in a sand pine scrub area near the lake. A picnic
pavilion may be reserved for a fee. Campers can enjoy full-facility camping,
just a short walk from the lake. Located 15 miles east of Bradenton on State
Road 64.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Lake Manatee State Park, please call 941-741-3028.
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Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
Take exit 220 off of I-75. Lake Manatee State Park is located 9 miles east of
I-75 on State Road 64 in Bradenton, Florida.
Park Fees
Admission Fees - $4.00 per vehicle for up to 8 people.
Camping Fee
All Year: $18.00 plus tax
Pavilion Fee
Seating capacity of 75 for $50.00
Lake Manatee State Park
20007 Hwy 64 East
Bradenton, Florida 34202
Phone: 941-741-3028
Fax: Contact Park fo |
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