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  3. Myakka River State Park

Camping at Myakka River State Park near Sarasota

State park · Sarasota · 91 campsites

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

About this campground

The majestic Myakka River flows through 58 square miles of one of Florida’s oldest and largest parks.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 45 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric on many sites
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

1 available sites

1 open of 91 sites
Site 032
RV or tent · Up to 30 ftElectricLoop Op
Available all 2 nights
$52 for 2 nights
$26/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 91 sites.

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Park notices 3Includes alerts
  • Attention

    Effective May 11, 2023: Drinking water is temporarily unavailable at Myakka River State Park. Please remember to bring your own water. Bottled water is also available at no cost at the ranger station from 8 a.m. to sunset.

  • Note

    Myakka River State Park is open from 8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days a year, via the south entrance off State Road 72. The north entrance is only open weekends and state holidays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.… Read full notice

    Myakka River State Park is open from 8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days a year, via the south entrance off State Road 72. The north entrance is only open weekends and state holidays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Campsites have ground grills. Cabins contain light thermal blankets, kitchen utensils, coffee pot and microwave oven. The five palm log cabins were built in the 1930s by the men of the Civilian Conservation Corps. They have been modernized for comfortable lodging.

  • 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. Cabin check-in is 4 p.m. and check-out is 11 a.m. Camping check-in time… 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.
    Cabin check-in is 4 p.m. and check-out is 11 a.m.

    Camping check-in time 3 p.m. Check-out is 1 p.m.

    2 small tents (4 man) or 1 large tent allowed per site.

    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

From $52 for 2 nights
$26/night · Before taxes & fees
1 site available for your entire stay

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

1 openSites from $26/night
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Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Electric Hookup 20
  • Electric Hookup 30
  • Electric Hookup 50
  • Fireplace
  • Grill
  • Hot Water
  • Microwave
  • Oven
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 38 full-hookup, 42 electric individual sites.

Location

13208 Sr 72
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Myakka River State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Myakka River State Park?
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (80 of 80 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Myakka River State Park have RV hookups?
38 full-hookup, 42 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Myakka River State Park?
Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Myakka River 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: 45 ft (80 of 80 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 38 full-hookup, 42 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 10 pull-through, 72 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 5 paved, 79 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 85 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 72 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 13208 Sr 72 (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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  • Camping with dogs
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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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.

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

Costa Myakka

7.3 mi from Myakka River State Park (straight-line)
Sites $55/night
$110 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights16 sites open for every night

Sun Outdoors Sarasota

9.7 mi from Myakka River State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $76/night
$152 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Royal Palms Mobile Home Park (Age Restricted 55+)

10.7 mi from Myakka River State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $37/night
$74 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.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

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

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

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 86 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 45 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

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

Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 4 · 10 mi from campground

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

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

Travel trailer · 18 ft · sleeps 5 · 10 mi from campground

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

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2023 Coleman Lantern 17B Perfect family getaway camper
2023 Coleman Lantern 17B Perfect family getaway camper

Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 5 · 27 mi from campground

$80/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Myakka River 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

Sarasota area · 2 hr · from $59/person

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

Sarasota area · 2 hr · from $65/person

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

Sarasota area · 2 hr · from $59/person

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

Sarasota area · 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 202618%82%0%
Dec 202617%83%0%
Jan 20274%95%0%
Feb 20273%97%0%
Mar 202715%85%0%
Apr 202761%39%0%
May 202781%19%0%
Compare site types

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

Other sites

91 sites · $26, $70/night

Loops: Loop PR (38), Loop BF (27), Loop OP (21), Loop CA (5)

1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island
Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island

Sarasota area · 2 hr · from $55/person

Myakka State Park E-bike Safari
Myakka State Park E-bike Safari

Sarasota area · 2.5 hr · from $85/person

Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour

Sarasota area · 1.3 hr · from $65/person

HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

Sarasota area · 2 hr · from $146/person

Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sunset Boat Tour
Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sunset Boat Tour

Sarasota area · 2 hr · from $58/person