Hours & Fees

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Effective Jan. 8, 2024: The River Boardwalk and River Pavilion at Manatee Springs State Park are closed for construction. The river boat dock is available for emergency use only.

CAMPERS: No Outside Firewood Allowed

To protect our forests, please do not bring your own firewood into the park. The emerald ash borer infestation is spread by moving infested wood to a non-infested area. Wood is available at the park for $10, including sales tax. For more information, please call the park at 352-493-6072.

Hours

The park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.

Fees

Admission

$6 per vehicle (2 to 8 people).
$4 single-occupant vehicle and motorcyclists.
$2 pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.

Free with regular admission fees per person, plus tax. Diving: spring, open water and cave diving. All divers are required to register with the office prior to diving. All divers must be registered by 3 p.m. and out of the water and checked out one hour before sunset.

Pavilion Rental

$35 per day plus tax. There are six picnic tables at each pavilion. Water and electricity are available at each pavilion and is included in the rental fee. Please call ranger station at 352-493-6072 to reserve.

Camping

Tent Camping - $20 per night plus tax, plus a nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee. Includes water and electricity.
RV Camping - $20 per night plus tax, plus a nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee and a $7 utility fee. Includes water and electricity.
Florida residents who are 65 years of age or older or who hold a Social Security disability award certificate or a 100% disability award certificate from the federal government are permitted to receive a 50% discount on current base campsite fees. Proof of eligibility is required.

Organized Youth and Adult Group Camping

Please call ranger station at 352-493-6072 to reserve.

$1 per youth, per night.
$5 per adult/chaperone, per night.