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Log Cabins

Burn ban in effect

Effective April 1, 2025: Sarasota County has issued a recreational burn ban. All fires are prohibited with the exception of devices that solely burn liquefied petroleum gas, such as grills and camp stoves.

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 current information.  

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Boat tours are currently unavailable due to low water levels. Please call the ranger station for details.

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Rustic Modernity

A neat trail leads to a cabin in the distance

The men of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built five log cabins in the 1930s. They are made from palm logs grown in the park and blend in with their natural surroundings. They were chinked with tar and sawdust, creating the canonical "park look."

This architectural style was intentional, and it has been replicated in parks across the country since the era of the CCC. The cabins were originally employee residences, but they have been updated to accommodate overnight visitors. These small abodes provide a comfortable blend of rustic camping and modern-day convenience. 

Take a break physically and mentally as you journey through the Floridian oak/palm hammock to reach your cabin. This ecosystem provides shade, protection and nutrition to a variety of wildlife. Immerse yourself in the calls of sparrows and the gentle trickle of the river.

The Wild and Scenic Myakka River flows behind the cabins, inviting a variety of birds and aquatic creatures to find food and habitat. Bring your camera to capture great blue herons wading and fishing or bright white ibises pecking in the water. Look up to see vultures, osprey, red-shouldered hawks or bald eagles soaring in the bright blue sky. 

The love of wilderness is more than a hunger for what is always beyond reach; it is also an expression of loyalty to the earth, the earth which bore us and sustains us, the only paradise we shall ever know, the only paradise we ever need, if only we had the eyes to see.
Edward Abbey

Cabin Photo Gallery

Trees frame the cabin in the hammock
Cabin 1 is framed by Live Oak trees and has a ramp for ease of access
A cabin is visible through a grassy and tree-speckled area
Palmetto and Live Oaks frame the road on which cabins are located
A shady walk connects the parking area to the cabin tucked into the woods
A firepit, grill, and picnic table are visible from the backside of the cabin

Amenities

Basic amenities are provided to enhance your stay at a cabin. The cabins have indoor plumbing (toilet and shower), a stove and oven, microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot, two double beds with linens, a pull-out couch, a dining table, fireplace and a heater/air conditioner. Basic kitchen utensils are provided. The linens provided include washcloths, towels, sheets, pillowcases and bed blankets.

Step outside to enjoy an elevated charcoal grill and fire pit as well as a picnic table on which to enjoy your fresh, fire-cooked food.

  • Charcoal and firewood are not provided; please make arrangements to bring your own or purchase from the Outpost within the park.
  • Outdoor amenities may not be accessible in the summer due to high water levels.
  • Toiletries and soap are not provided. 

Cabin Amenities

Two double-beds with linens on top
The interior of a cabin shows the table, fireplace, and couch
Close-up of the cabin fireplace with grate and shield
Cabins have ceiling fans in the main room for comfort
A view of the interior of the kitchen, including a view of the refrigerator and sink
A white stove with a toaster and coffee pot in the cabin kitchen
Shelves lined with kitchen utensils including cups, plates, bowls, and a microwave
The cabins have indoor plumbing, including a shower, toilet, and sink.
Looking out from the back porch of a cabin, you can see a picnic table, fire pit, and elevated charcoal grill

Reservations

Our five cabins are very popular with guests, especially on weekends, holidays and during season (approximately November through April). 

  • For reservations, visit the Florida State Parks reservations website or call 800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287.
  • Cabin reservations become available 11 months in advance at 8 a.m. and are made on a first-come, first-served basis. 
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