Lake Manatee State Park Campground Florida

20007 State Road 64
Bradenton, Florida 34212
941 741-3028
Lat / Long:

27.47694, -82.34722

Lake Manatee State Park campground is located on the south shore of Lake Manatee and has 60 campsites with water/electric hookups for tents, trailers and RV’s (65 feet maximum). Primitive campsites are also available. None of the campsites are on the waterfront, but most all campsites are all within walking distance to swimming and fishing areas. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring, and grill. Our favorite Lake Manatee State Park campsites are 4, 10, 37 and 42.

Campers can stay for up to 14 nights during high-demand periods. The Park manager may extended the stay up to an additional 14 nights if there is availability.

The campground has flush toilets, hot showers ($) and drinking water. There is also a dump station and recycling center. Firewood is also available from the campground host.

Area Recreation & Activities

The Park offers a variety of outdoor recreation including excellent freshwater fishing, boating (motors must be less than 20 horsepower), canoeing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, biking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.

Little Manatee River State Park is another option. It’s has 34 campsites and is located about 22 miles to the north, off Highway 301.

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Best Campsites

4, 10, 37, 42

Regions
Campsite Types
  • ADA
  • Primitive
  • RV
  • Tent
  • Trailer
Season:

Year Round

Elevation:

30

# of Campsites:

60

# of RV Campsites:

60 w/ Water & Electric

Amenities
  • BBQ Grills
  • Beach Shower House
  • Boat Launch/Ramp
  • Boat Ramp
  • Campground Host
  • Campsite Tables
  • Dock
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Electrical Hookup
  • Equestrian trail
  • Fire Pit
  • Firewood Available
  • Grills
  • Group Pavilion
  • Pay Phone
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Recycling Center
  • Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
  • RV Hookups
  • Showers
Activities
  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Boating (non motorized)
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Kayaking
  • Lake
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Stargazing
  • Swimming
  • Walking Trails
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing

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Lake Manatee State Park Comments & Reviews

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7 Replies to “Lake Manatee State Park”

  1. Marcia Finney says:

    How long can you stay in months

    • Hi Marcia,
      At Lake Manatee State Park – campers can stay for up to 14 nights during high-demand periods. The Park manager may extended the stay up to an additional 14 nights if there is availability. So the maximum consecutive number of nights you can stay is 28.

  2. Sheilagh c Edwards says:

    Do any of the sites have lake access? Have a small tin boat would like to keep on the shoreline close to our campsite.

    • Hi Sheilagh,
      None of the campsites at Lake Manatee State Park are on the waterfront, but most all campsites are all within walking distance to swimming and fishing areas. Campsites 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 are closest to the lake and boat ramp (about 1/4 mile).

  3. Betty Webb says:

    I have a res. for 071 (HICK) campsite. I can not locate that site on the map that’s on your web site. Is there somewhere else I can look?

  4. NJ Marinaro says:

    Good park for family camping with kids. Two trails are likely impassible to kids. Both start at the ranger station. The short loop has about 800 feet of sugar sand. The other loop to the equestrian center requires some gyrations and gymnastics because of the disrepair of the second wooden bridge. You have to go outside the barbed wire fence for part of the tide. I’m guessing the rotted wood on the second bridge has been there for years. If you make it to the equestrian side riding on the highway, there is no water fountain. However, the buildings in the restricted area have an outdoor sink with water. I’ll post photos as soon as I figure out how.

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