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Available Dec 26–27 · 1 night2 sites open for every night · from $22/night
Lake Manatee State Park is a Florida State Parks campground in Bradenton. It lists 40 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 65 ft (official limit). Florida State Parks lists water and 30-amp electric; dump station.
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Live from Florida State Parks, checked Oct 31. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Florida State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 021.
Florida State Parks has no page per site: this opens the park page, then choose site 038.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Live from UseDirect, checked Oct 31. Showing 40 of 54 sites.
| Site | Sa 26 | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 021 loop 1 | ✓ | $22 |
| 038 loop 2 | ✓ | $22 |
| 003 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 004 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 005 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 006 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 008 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 009 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 010 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 011 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 012 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 013 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 014 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 015 loop 1 | R |
Your dates (Sat, Dec 26 – Sun, Dec 27): Book online. Reservations online on Florida State Parks — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Official limit 65 ft maximum RV length. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Florida Rig Fit tool
20007 State Road 64
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Welcome to Lake Manatee State Park. The park extends three miles along the south shore of its namesake, beautiful Lake Manatee. The lake was created when a dam was built across the Manatee River in the mid-1960s. Despite the park’s name, visitors cannot actually see manatees at this park because the dam blocks their access to the lake. The lake offers excellent freshwater fishing and anglers can fish from their boats or from the park's fishing docks. A boat ramp provides easy access to the lake for boating, canoeing and kayaking, however boat motors must be less than 20 horsepower. A swimming beach is located in our day-use area for those who want to cool off on those hot summer days or just soak in the rays. Swim at your own risk, as lifeguards are not provided. A restroom facility with showers is located near the beach. A large picnic area is nestled in oaks next to the lake. A picnic pavilion is available on a first-come, first-served basis or may be reserved for a fee. Visitors can enjoy full-facility camping just a short walk from the lake. The park’s natural habitats consists primarily of pine flatwoods and sand pine scrub with some depression marshes and hardwood forest. A hike down one of our trails is like taking a step back in time, providing a glimpse of ... the Real Florida . Lake Manatee State Park is located 15 miles east of Bradenton on State Road 64.
Picks are 65 ft or shorter: the official RV length limit here. Pickup area: Sarasota (Sarasota Bradenton International (SRQ)), about 14 mi straight-line from Lake Manatee State Park. RV rentals in Sarasota
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Pick up in Myakka City| $22 |
| 016 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 017 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 018 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 019 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 020 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 022 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 023 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 025 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 026 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 028 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 029 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 030 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 002 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 027 loop 1 | R | $22 |
| 037 loop 2 | R | $22 |
| 039 loop 2 | R | $22 |
| 040 loop 2 | R | $22 |
| 041 loop 2 | R | $22 |
| 042 loop 2 | R | $22 |
| 043 loop 2 | R | $22 |
| 044 loop 2 | R | $22 |
| 045 loop 2 | R | $22 |
| 046 loop 2 | R | $22 |
| 047 loop 2 | R | $22 |
| 048 loop 2 | R | $22 |
| 049 loop 2 | R | $22 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Agency / operator | Florida State Parks |
|---|---|
| Booking | Operator's own booking — Florida residents up to 11 months ahead, non-residents 10; new dates open daily at 8 a.m. ET [Florida State Parks] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Official limit 65 ft maximum RV length [Florida State Parks] |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Water + electric — Water and 30-amp electric; dump station [Florida State Parks] |
| Max stay | 14 nights max |
Sources: Florida State Parks — Reservation Information (checked 2026-10-18); Florida State Parks — Lake Manatee State Park: Experiences & Amenities (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Managed by Florida State Parks (Florida Department of Environmental Protection). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Florida State Parks listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Available Dec 26–27 · 1 night1 site open for every night
Available Dec 26–27 · 1 night1 site open for every night
Available Dec 26–27 · 1 night2 sites open for every nightClosest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Lake Manatee State Park, not driving.
