Additional Information for Little Manatee River State Park
Resources
The State Park comprises of over 2,400 acres on U.S. 301 along the Little Manatee River. Beginning in a swampy area east of Fort Lonesome in southeastern Hillsborough County, the river flows about 40 miles before emptying into Tampa Bay. The river’s channel is generally well-defined and steep, sandy banks are observed throughout its length. In its lower reaches, which include the portion that flows five miles through the park, Little Manatee River rises and falls with the tide.
Are you interested in learning more about the State Parks in Southwest Florida?
District 4’s biology staff continually monitors the biological aspects of our State Parks. Their effort includes scientific reports on flora and fauna found in our area and impacts on the environment from "civilization".
The reports are an excellent source of scientific information for school projects, or more advanced studies.
You can access all of the District 4 reports via the following link:
District 4 Biology Reports
Once there the reports are listed by year. After selecting the year group the reports are listed by title. Example: Select 1997 Annual Reports. Then select a report (they are titled by park and subject). Example: Little Manatee River SP –Gopher Tortoise Burrow Survey.
Then open the attached report.
Pets
Pets are permitted in the campground and throughout the picnic area on a 6ft hand held leash. Pets are prohibited on nature trails. There is a $2.00 fee per night and owners must provide proof of rabies vaccination.
Please see our General Parks Pet Policy for more information.
Links
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