Myakka State Forest Primitive Campsites

P O Box 491, 2555 S River Road, Englewood FL 34223
Englewood, FL 34223

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The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.

Myakka State Forest Primitive Campsites are within the Myakka State Forest (Sarasota County), about 1-hour south of Sarasota, FL. It includes 4 separate campsites including Myakka River, Flatwoods, Watering Hole and Pine Straw. These primitive campsites are scattered throughout the state forest and have no water or electric facilities. All sites are hike in and hike out only, except the River 1 site which has boat and paddle access also. Recreational activities featured include: fishing, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, paddling and hiking.

Myakka State Forest offers camping, hiking, off-road bicycling, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. There are over 40 miles of trail that are open to hiking, trail biking, and equestrian activities. The forest trails are included in the Florida Forest Service's Trailwalker Hiking Program as well as horse trails in the Trailtrotter Equestrian Program. The Myakka River passes through the forest and hiking trails provide access to riverfront camping, fishing, boating, canoeing and kayaking. Come check out the recreational opportunities at Myakka State Forest; for further information, please Click Here.

Fishing is permitted to those properly licensed
Fishing is accessible by foot only (no vehicle access.).
Myakka State Forest contains over 40 miles of multi-use trails.
Recreation Guides (with trail maps) are available at the Ranger Station.

Camp site features

Across 5 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 5 sites
Picnic table: all 5 sites
Pets allowed: all 5 sites
Largest party: 8 people

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

Primitive campsites are REMOTE. Tent campers must park in designated parking lot inside camping area and walk to campsite. Although you may collect fire wood from the ground, do not cut or damage any trees. Firewood is also for sale at Camp Host and Ranger Station. There is public hunting each year.Check MyFWC.com for more information. Be prepared to store your food away from forest residents (raccoons, etc) No swimming is permitted on the forest.

Directions

Take Exit 191 off of I75. Go south toward Englewood for 9.5 miles, the forest entrance is on the left. Upon entering the forest, continue on for 1.2 miles and Trailhead Parking will be on the left. Parking for these campsites is at the trailhead on the left past the Ranger's Station. Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. Hiking distance to each campsite is: Myakka River Campsite: approximately 3.2 miles via the North Loop trail (or 2.4 miles from East River Road parking lot) Flatwoods Campsite: approximately 1.9 miles via the North Loop trail Watering Hole Campsite: approximately 1.5 miles via the South Loop, then Foresman trail Pine Straw Campsite: approximately 2.5 miles via the South Loop trail Seasonally parts of the trail will be muddy and/or have standing water. Mangrover Campsite. Approximately 3.3 miles via the North Loop trail (or 2.3 miles from the East River Road parking lot)

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 11 AM.

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