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  3. Little Manatee River State Park

Camping at Little Manatee River State Park near Wimauma

State park · Wimauma · 36 campsites

A forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

The Little Manatee River begins in a swampy area near Fort Lonesome and flows almost 40 miles before emptying into Tampa Bay. The river has been designated an Outstanding Florida Water and is part of the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 75 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

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

1 available sites

1 open of 36 sites
Site 038
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listedLoop Lmre
Available all 2 nights
$44 for 2 nights
$22/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect.

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Park notices 1
  • 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.

From $44 for 2 nights
$22/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 $22/night
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Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Ada Occupant Required
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Electric Hookup 30
  • Electric Hookup 50
  • Grill
  • Horse Corral
  • Horse Hitching Post
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 27 electric individual sites.

Location

215 Lightfoot Road
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Little Manatee River State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Little Manatee River State Park?
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (27 of 27 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Little Manatee River State Park have RV hookups?
27 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Little Manatee River State Park?
Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Little Manatee 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: 75 ft (27 of 27 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 27 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 31 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 3 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 31 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 27 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 215 Lightfoot Road (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Florida Palms

3.1 mi from Little Manatee River State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $35/night
$70 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 nights12 sites open for every night

By the Pond...

3.2 mi from Little Manatee River State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $33/night
$65 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

River Oaks RV Resort

4 mi from Little Manatee River 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
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.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area 17 mi · 2 hr · from $89/person
    • Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete 17 mi · 3 hr · from $85/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours 17 mi · 2 hr · from $79/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 29 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 75 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 · 23 mi from campground

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

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2021 Keystone RV Springdale
2021 Keystone RV Springdale

Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 5 · 26 mi from campground

$120/night listed · RVshare · 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 · 30 mi from campground

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

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Things to do

Activities near Little Manatee River State Park

Bookable tours nearby

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

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

17 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

17 mi · 3 hr · from $85/person

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

17 mi · 2 hr · from $79/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours of Shell Key Preserve
Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours of Shell Key Preserve

17 mi · 1.5 hr · from $89/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 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202629%71%0%
Dec 202637%63%0%
Jan 202719%81%0%
Feb 202719%81%0%
Mar 202739%61%0%
Apr 202785%15%0%
May 2027100%0%0%
Compare site types

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

Other sites

36 sites · $22/night

Loops: Loop LMR1 (27), Loop LMRE (9)

1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Guided Tampa Sightseeing Tour in a Deluxe Street Legal Golf Cart
Guided Tampa Sightseeing Tour in a Deluxe Street Legal Golf Cart

20 mi · 1.5 hr–2 hr · from $49/person

Zip Line Adventure over Tampa Bay
Zip Line Adventure over Tampa Bay

20 mi · 2 hr · from $94/person

Shared Ybor City Historic Walking Tour
Shared Ybor City Historic Walking Tour

20 mi · 1.8 hr · from $35/person

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

25 mi · 2 hr · from $59/person

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

25 mi · 2 hr · from $65/person