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Description

One of the oldest and largest state parks, Myakka protects one of the state´s most diverse natural areas. The Myakka River, designated as a Florida Wild and Scenic River, flows through 58 square miles of wetlands, prairies, hammocks, and pinelands. Visitors can enjoy wildlife viewing from a boardwalk that stretches out over the Upper Myakka Lake, then take to the treetops with a stroll along the canopy walkway. The park´s river and two lakes provide ample opportunities for boating, freshwater fishing, canoeing, and kayaking; a boat ramp provides access to Upper Myakka Lake. Hikers can explore trails that cross large expanses of rare Florida dry prairie. Scenic lake tours are offered daily on the world´s two largest airboats. Safari tram tours of the park´s backcountry are offered from mid-December through May. Full-facility campgrounds and primitive campsites are available. Five palm log cabins, built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, have been modernized for comfortable lodging. Located nine miles east of Sarasota on State Road 72.

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Activities

Boating, Canoeing & Kayaking, Fishing, Bicycling, Camping, Nature Trails

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Guidebooks

• Moon Florida Camping: The Complete Guide to Tent and RV Camping
• Moon Florida RV Camping
• The U.S.A. Comprehensive Public Camping Guide (Lower 48), Vol. 8: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina

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Services

Full Facility Camping:

76 campsites. All have water and electirc. Most sites have 30 amp service. Tent campers can pick up an adapter for a fee from the ranger station. A wastewater dump station is located near Old Prairie campground. All campsites are located within 40 yards of restroom facilities with hot showers. All sites are dirt base; few sites have vegetation buffers. More on Camping For more information on camping in our park simply click on the Reserve America link. Clicking on the park map or selecting one of the camping area links just below the park map will allow you to see a map of the individual campsite locations. Select any campsite icon to see a detailed description of the individual campsite and what it has to offer.



Cabins:

There are 5 historic log cabins that accommodate up to 6 people



Camping Fees:



$26.00 per night, plus tax. Includes water and electricity.



$5.00 per person, primitive camping.



$1.00 per youth, youth camping.



$5.00 per adult/chaperone, youth camping.



Cabin Fees:



$70.00 per night.



Daily Concession Tours:



$12.00 per adult, Airboat & Tram Tours.



$6.00 per child, ages 6-12, Airboat & Tram Tours.



Daily Concession Rental Fees:



$20.00 Canoe & Kayak rental, first hour.



$5.00 Canoe & Kayak rental, each additional hour.



$15.00 bicycle rental, 1-2 hours.



$15.00 bicycle rental, 1-2 hours.



$25.00 bicycle rental, 4 hours.



$40.00 bicycle rental, 5 hours to close.



A deposit of $50.00 cash or a Visa, Master Card or Discover card is required.

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Reservation info

http://www.reserveamerica.com/Camping/MYAKKA RIVER SP/r/campgroundDetails.do?subTabIndex=campDetail&contractCode=FL&parkId=281056

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Fees

See Above

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