Hours & Fees

Non-Potable Water

Effective May 11, 2023: Drinking water is temporarily unavailable at Myakka River State Park. Please remember to bring your own water. Bottled water is also available at no cost at the ranger station from 8 a.m. to sunset.

 

Hurricane Ian Update

Effective Jan. 3: Myakka River State Park is open for day use and camping. Some areas remain closed, so please adhere to all posted signs and avoid closed areas. For additional information please contact the park ranger station.

Low Water Levels - No Boat Tours

Due to seasonally dry conditions, water levels are very low in the lake and river areas. Boat tours are not running. The boat ramp is closed to trailer-launched vessels. Sections of the river may require portage for paddlers. Please call the ranger station at 941-361-6511 for details.

Hours

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

Fees

Admission

  • $6 per vehicle (2-8 people).
  • $4 single-occupant vehicle.
  • $2 pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
  • $60 bus tour fee (30 or more people).
  • $2 per person bus tour fee (fewer than 30 people).

Camping

  • $26 per night, plus tax, plus a nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee and a $7 nightly utility fee for RV and cabin units. (Utility fee does not apply to tent camping.) Utility fee includes water, electricity and sewer.

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. Discount does not apply to reservation fee and utility fee. Proof of eligibility required.

Cabins

  • $70 per night, plus tax, plus a nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee and a $7 nightly utility fee.

Primitive and Youth Camping

  • $5 per person, primitive camping.
  • $1 per youth, youth camping.
  • $5 per adult/chaperone, youth camping.

Tours

Departure Times

  • 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Boat Tour Rates

  • Adults - $22, plus tax.
  • Children (ages 3-12) $12, plus tax.
  • Children (younger than 3 on adult's lap) No Charge.
  • Military / First Responder (photo ID required) $20, plus tax (ID holder only).

Tram Tour Rates

  • Adults  $22, plus tax.
  • Children (ages 3-12) $12, plus tax.
  • Children (younger than 3 on adult's lap) No Charge.
  • Military / First Responder (photo ID required)  $20, plus tax (ID holder only).

Combo Tour Rates – Boat and Tram

  • Adult - $32, plus tax.
  • Children (ages 3-12) $19.20, plus tax.
  • Children (younger than 3 on adult's lap) No Charge.
  • Military / First Responder (photo ID required) $28.80, plus tax (ID holder only).

Cycle Rentals

Beach Cruiser

  • $15: Up to 2 hours.
  • $25: 2-4 hours.
  • $40: 4 or more hours.

Tandem (two persons)

  • $30: Up to 2 hours.
  • $50: 2-4 hours.
  • $80: 4 or more hours.

Boat Rental

Canoe 

Two to three adults or two adults and two children under 12 years of age:

  • $20: Up to 1 hour.
  • $5: Each additional hour.

Single Person Kayak

  • $20: Up to 1 hour.
  • $5: Each additional hour.