Manager's Message

Greetings everyone! From May1st through November 13th our Loop 1 camping sites 1-30 will be closed for maintenance. We will however open those sites up for four day weekends during the holidays of Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day. Reserve America will help you with your reservations at 1-800-326-3521 or www.ReserveAmerica.com
Come on out and take advantage of our "slow" time and experience a real gem of a Park and staff.
- Curt Wolbert, Park Manager

Welcome to Lake Manatee State Park

This park extends along three miles of the south shore of Lake Manatee, which serves as a water reservoir for Manatee and Sarasota counties. The rest of the park is primarily pine flatwoods and sand pine scrub with some depression marshes and hardwood forests. A boat ramp provides easy access to the lake; boat motors must be less than 20 horsepower. Canoeing and kayaking are also popular activities. The lake offers excellent freshwater fishing, and anglers can fish from their boats or from the park's fishing dock. Swimming is permitted in a designated area of Lake Manatee; a facility with showers is located nearby. A large picnic area is nestled in a sand pine scrub area near the lake. A picnic pavilion may be reserved for a fee. Campers can enjoy full-facility camping, just a short walk from the lake. Located 15 miles east of Bradenton on State Road 64.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Lake Manatee State Park, please call 941-741-3028.

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Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Take exit 220 off of I-75. Lake Manatee State Park is located 9 miles east of I-75 on State Road 64 in Bradenton, Florida.

Park Fees

Admission Fees - $4.00 per vehicle for up to 8 people.

Lake Manatee State Park

20007 Hwy 64 East
Bradenton, Florida 34202
Phone: 941-741-3028
Fax: Contact Park fo