Manager's Message
Construction has begun on the new Myakka Outpost. Look for exciting new experiences in the future, but lots of congestion and parking problems at the boat basin until the project is complete.
Please be patient.
Smoke on the horizon is a common sight this time of year at Myakka now that we are in to our natural fire season. Park rangers burn about 14,000 acres each year at the park with the majority of the burns planned for late April, May and June. If you plan to hike or camp in the backwoods area, be sure to ask a park ranger if any ecological burns are planned for the day.
- Jon Robinson, Park Manager
Welcome to Myakka River State Park
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.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Myakka River State Park, please call 941-361-6511.
Get more information on making a reservation.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
Myakka River State Park is located 9 miles east of I-75 in Sarasota on S.R. 72.
Park Fees
Admission Fees $5.00 per vehicle for up to 8 people. Economically Disadvantaged Fee (Up to 8 people)is $2.50
Bus Tour Fee (40+ people) $40.00Bus Tour Fee (less than 40 people; per person) $1.00 Permits Annual Family Entrance (Up to 8 People) $80.00
Annual Individual Entrance $40.00 Camping Fees
Campsites all year $22.00
Cabins all year $60.00
Senior/Disabled Citizen camping (must be Florida resident, over 65 years or 100% disabled) $11.00
Primitive camping - $4.00 per person
Youth camping $1.00 per youth, $2.00 per adult
Dump station, per unit, non-registered camper $6.00
RV water filling station / per unit, non-registered camper $5.00 Pavilions
Lake and Clay Gully per day (holds 40 people) $30.00
South (holds 111 people) and Log (holds 60 people) per day $60.00 Daily Equestrian Fees (must provide own horse and proof of negative Coggins)
Individual $6.00
Family / per vehicle (4 person maximum) $14.00 Daily Concession Tours
Airboat & Tram Tours Adult $10.00
Children 6 thru 12 $5.00 (Children 5 & under free in adult´s lap) Daily Concession Rental Fees
Canoe rental: 0-2 hrs $15.00; 2-4 hrs $25.00; 4hrs close $40.00
Kayak rental: ½ day $25.00; Full day $50.00
Bicycle rental: 0-2hrs $10.00; 2-4hrs $20.00; 4hrs-close $30.00
Myakka River State Park
13208 S.R. 72
Sarasota, Florida 34241
Phone: 941-361-6511
Fax: Contact Park for Number
Citizen Support Organization
Friends
of the Myakka River, Inc.
1930 Clematis Street
Sarasota, FL 34239
Visitor Service Provider
Myakka Outpost, Inc.
13207 State Road 72
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 923-1120
Visitor Service Provider
Myakka Wildlife Tours
10151 Sommers Road
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 377-5797
