Hours & Fees

Burn ban in effect

Effective April 1, 2025: Sarasota County has issued a recreational burn ban. All fires except for the use of liquified petroleum gas devices. This ban will be lifted by Sarasota County when drought conditions reach a predetermined level. 

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Effective Nov. 15, 2024: Due to Hurricane Milton, some park facilities are undergoing repair. The Birdwalk area is closed for structural repairs. Drinking water is temporarily unavailable. Please contact the Park Ranger Station for the most up to date conditions.  

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Boat tours are not running due to seasonally dry conditions. Tram tours are available Monday through Thursday Please call the ranger station for details.

Hours

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

The North Gate is only open on Saturday, Sunday and State Holidays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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.