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  4. Lake Manatee State Park

Camping at Lake Manatee State Park near Bradenton

State park · Bradenton · 54 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

The park extends three miles along the south shore of its namesake, beautiful Lake Manatee.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 65 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 54 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on Florida State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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Park notices 4Includes alerts
  • Alert

    Due to county closures, swimming in the lake may be halted for periods of time. If you plan to swim, please call the park before you make a reservation to find out about the current conditions.

  • ATTENTION

    The park is located near the Desoto Speedway. Campers may experience noise on those days the speedway is holding events. Please visit the Desoto Speedway website at bradentonmotorsports.com/calander.html to view their current events schedule.

  • Note

    DeSoto Memorial Speedway is located 1 mile east of the main park entrance and is open year round with special events Sept thru April and regular weekend races. At times, noise levels can be high.… Read full notice

    DeSoto Memorial Speedway is located 1 mile east of the main park entrance and is open year round with special events Sept thru April and regular weekend races. At times, noise levels can be high. Alligators occur throughout Florida, in all bodies of water. Swimming with caution, during daylight hours, is permitted in Lake Manatee. Boat motors are restricted to 20 horsepower or less. A Florida freshwater fishing license is required for persons 16 years of age or older. Pets are permitted in the camping area. Written proof of Rabies vaccination by a veterinarian is required.

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  • Facility Important Information

    The park gates close at sunset. If you plan to arrive late please, contact the park prior to 5 p.m. on the day of your arrival. Check in time is 3 p.m. Check out time is 1 p.m. Quiet time begins at…
No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on Florida State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Florida State Parks ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Electric Hookup 20
  • Electric Hookup 30
  • Grill
  • Hammocks Allowed
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 54 electric individual sites.

Location

20007 State Road 64
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Lake Manatee State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Lake Manatee State Park?
Longest RV site listed: 65 ft (54 of 54 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Lake Manatee State Park have RV hookups?
54 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Lake Manatee State Park?
Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Lake Manatee State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reserve.floridastateparks.org listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 65 ft (54 of 54 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 54 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 54 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 4 paved, 50 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 54 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 44 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 20007 State Road 64 (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Read full notice

The park gates close at sunset. If you plan to arrive late please, contact the park prior to 5 p.m. on the day of your arrival.
Check in time is 3 p.m. Check out time is 1 p.m.
Quiet time begins at 11 p.m. and must be observed by all campers.

For everyone's enjoyment, including pets, please observe the pet camping rules found in the complete Florida State Parks Pet Policy, click here floridastateparks.org/things-to-know/pet-policy.

Pets are not allowed in any state park cabins or cabin areas.

Service animals are welcome in all areas of the park where visitors are normally allowed.

No one younger than 18 may camp overnight unless accompanied by a responsible adult, who will remain onsite for the period rented.

Please contact the park to ask about current limits on open campfires and the use or charcoal or propane grills.

From the Florida State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Tranquil Oaks Park

6.1 mi from Lake Manatee State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $39/night
$78 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Linger Lodge RV Park

7.7 mi from Lake Manatee State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $60/night
$120 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

PLL Pleasant Lake

8 mi from Lake Manatee State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $71/night
$142 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • Swim at the beach or go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour 15 mi · 2 hr · from $59/person
    • City Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Sarasota 15 mi · 1.5 hr · from $86/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure 15 mi · 2 hr · from $65/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 50 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 65 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2017 Starcraft Autumn Ridge Mini 18BHS
2017 Starcraft Autumn Ridge Mini 18BHS

Travel trailer · 18 ft · sleeps 5 · 12 mi from campground

$98/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Reese Retreats Hotel on Wheels (DELIVERY ONLY)
Reese Retreats Hotel on Wheels (DELIVERY ONLY)

Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 4 · 19 mi from campground

$90/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2022 26' Grand Design Transcend Xplor 221RB
2022 26' Grand Design Transcend Xplor 221RB

Travel trailer · 27 ft · sleeps 4 · 33 mi from campground

$89/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Lake Manatee State Park

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

15 mi · 2 hr · from $59/person

Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure
Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure

15 mi · 2 hr · from $65/person

Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

15 mi · 2 hr · from $59/person

See 6 more bookable tours
City Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Sarasota
City Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Sarasota

15 mi · 1.5 hr · from $86/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

stays up to 14 nights (Florida State Parks rules).

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Florida State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202626%66%0%
Dec 202623%70%0%
Jan 20274%89%0%
Feb 20272%90%0%
Mar 202726%67%0%
Apr 202780%13%0%
May 202785%8%0%
Compare site types

54 individual reservable campsites from Florida State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

54 sites · $22/night

Loops: Loop 1 (27), Loop 2 (27)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island
Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island

15 mi · 2 hr · from $55/person

Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area
Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area

26 mi · 2 hr · from $89/person

Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete
Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete

26 mi · 3 hr · from $85/person

Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours
Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours

26 mi · 2 hr · from $79/person

Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours of Shell Key Preserve
Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours of Shell Key Preserve

26 mi · 1.5 hr · from $89/person