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Lake Manatee State Park

 About Lake Manatee State Park

Trees hang over the edge of the lake.

A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER

Manny Perez

Winter is a busy season at Lake Manatee State Park. Campsites are often reserved 11 months in advance. We recommend calling ahead. Every Saturday we are holding Camper’s Coffee, a great way to start your day, meeting fellow campers and park staff. Winter is also courting time for Great horned and barred owls and in the evening you can listen for their hooting. We will be offering an after hours program on owls. There will a presentation, live owls and afterwards a guided hike led by a Park Ranger on January 7th, 14th and the 28th. Please call the park for more details.

GETTING HERE

Take exit 220 off of I-75. Lake Manatee State Park is located 9 miles east of I-75 on State Road 64 in Bradenton, Florida.

GET INVOLVED

  • Volunteer - Lake Manatee State Park is always looking for outgoing and dedicated volunteers to assist with day-to-day park operations, special projects and campground hosting.
  • For forms, information and benefits of volunteering visit Get Involved.

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