Manager's Message
Hello!
As fall and cooler temperatures approach, its time to make plans to come out to Lake Manatee State Park. For family fun and a great way to exercise, pack a light picnic lunch and come out to hike, fish or play volleyball. Campers don't forget the SMORS! Recreational opportunities are numerous, see our activities page to determine what is just right for you. Boaters please remember only 20hp motors or less are allowed on the lake.
Are you visiting the Park to swim? Please call the Park for the status of the beach as it closes for swimming periodically depending on bacteria levels. Park entrance is only $5.00 and the Vitamin D is free. We look forward to seeing you!
Are you visiting the Park to camp? Due to varying drought conditions please call the park for the availability of campfires.
- Curt Wolbert, Park Manager
Welcome to Lake Manatee State Park
This park extends along three miles of the south shore of Lake Manatee, which serves as a water reservoir for Manatee and Sarasota counties. The rest of the park is primarily pine flatwoods and sand pine scrub with some depression marshes and hardwood forests. A boat ramp provides easy access to the lake; boat motors must be less than 20 horsepower. Canoeing and kayaking are also popular activities. The lake offers excellent freshwater fishing, and anglers can fish from their boats or from the park's fishing dock. Swimming is permitted in a designated area of Lake Manatee; a facility with showers is located nearby. A large picnic area is nestled in a sand pine scrub area near the lake. A picnic pavilion may be reserved for a fee. Campers can enjoy full-facility camping, just a short walk from the lake. Located 15 miles east of Bradenton on State Road 64.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Lake Manatee State Park, please call 941-741-3028.
Get more information on making a reservation.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
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.
Park Fees
Admission Fee:
$5.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle.
$4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle.
$2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
Camping Fee:
$22.00 per night, plus tax. Includes water and electricity.
Pavilion Fee:
$70.00 per day, seating capacity of 75.
Lake Manatee State Park
20007 Hwy 64 East
Bradenton, Florida 34202
Phone: 941-741-3028
Fax: Contact Park fo
