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  4. Manatee Springs State Park

Camping at Manatee Springs State Park near Chiefland

State park · Chiefland · 66 campsites

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

About this campground

Manatee Springs State Park proves boardwalks aren’t only for the beach. The park's 800-foot boardwalk runs through a majestic cypress forest overlooking one of Florida’s breathtaking first-magnitude springs.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Full hookups on many sites
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 66 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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Check dates on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 66 sites.

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Park notices 2
  • CAMPERS: DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN FIREWOOD INTO THE PARK

    To protect our forests, do not bring your own firewood into the park. The Emerald Ash Borer infestation is spread by moving infested wood to a non-infested area. Wood is available at the park for a suggested donation of $7. For information, please call the park at 352-493-6072.

  • 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… 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.

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

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 30
  • Electric Hookup 50
  • Grill
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 22 full-hookup, 21 electric individual sites.

Location

11650 Nw 115th Street
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Manatee Springs State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Manatee Springs State Park?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (43 of 43 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Manatee Springs State Park have RV hookups?
22 full-hookup, 21 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Manatee Springs State Park?
Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Manatee Springs 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: 40 ft (43 of 43 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 22 full-hookup, 21 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 4 pull-through, 59 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 4 paved, 26 gravel site driveways; 10 hike-in sites
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 54 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 61 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 11650 Nw 115th Street (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
Nearby

Campgrounds to compare

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

Manatee Springs RV Park

4.3 mi from Manatee Springs State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $55/night
$110 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Omar B.’s Land

5.7 mi from Manatee Springs State Park (straight-line)
Sites $15/night
$30 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 nights7 sites open for every night

Old Town Campground (Age Restricted 55+)

5.8 mi from Manatee Springs State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Crystal River Clear Kayak Tour: Three Sisters Springs & Manatees Crystal River area · 2 hr · from $99/person
    • Most Popular 3hr Manatee Swim Tour + In-Water Guide! Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $76/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • The 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $76/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 62 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 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2019 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite 26HE (Class C)
2019 Thor Motor Coach Freedom Elite 26HE (Class C)

Class C motorhome · 27.5 ft · sleeps 8 · 33 mi from campground

$109/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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"Koda" the 2021 Kodiak 283BHSL-Delivery Only
"Koda" the 2021 Kodiak 283BHSL-Delivery Only

Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 10 · 40 mi from campground

$130/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2022 Four Winds - Bunkhouse & Outdoor TV
2022 Four Winds - Bunkhouse & Outdoor TV

Class C motorhome · 32 ft · sleeps 7 · 58 mi from campground

$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near Manatee Springs State Park

Bookable tours nearby

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

Most Popular 3hr Manatee Swim Tour + In-Water Guide!
Most Popular 3hr Manatee Swim Tour + In-Water Guide!

Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $76/person

The 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer
The 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer

Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $76/person

Manatee Swim Tour with In Water Photographer
Manatee Swim Tour with In Water Photographer

Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $77/person

See 6 more bookable tours
3 Hour Small Group All Inclusive Manatee Swim with free Photo pkg
3 Hour Small Group All Inclusive Manatee Swim with free Photo pkg
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 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202623%69%0%
Dec 202629%60%0%
Jan 202722%67%0%
Feb 202718%72%0%
Mar 202731%59%0%
Apr 202764%21%0%
Compare site types

66 individual reservable campsites from Florida State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

66 sites · $20/night

Loops: Loop MAG1 (37), Loop MAG2 (17), Loop HICK (12)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $95/person

Crystal River Clear Kayak Tour: Three Sisters Springs & Manatees
Crystal River Clear Kayak Tour: Three Sisters Springs & Manatees

Crystal River area · 2 hr · from $99/person

Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer
Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer

Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $79/person

Small Group VIP (Heated in Winter) Manatee Snorkel Tour
Small Group VIP (Heated in Winter) Manatee Snorkel Tour

Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $109/person

Crystal River Manatee Viewing Cruise
Crystal River Manatee Viewing Cruise

Crystal River area · 1.5 hr · from $51/person

All-Inclusive Small Group Manatee Swim with Free Photos
All-Inclusive Small Group Manatee Swim with Free Photos

Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $95/person