Myakka River State Park Campground

About

Myakka River State Park, one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks, offers three distinct campgrounds totaling 90 sites. Palmetto Ridge Campground has 42 gravel-pad sites with full hookups (electric, water, sewer) and can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet. Big Flats Campground (sites 1-26) and Old Prairie Campground (sites 27-48) are more rustic, featuring water and electric hookups only, suited for smaller rigs up to 30-35 feet. All campsites include a fire ring and picnic table, with restrooms featuring hot showers within 40 yards of every site. Laundry facilities are located in both Old Prairie and Palmetto Ridge campgrounds. A dump station is available near Old Prairie. Four ADA-accessible paved sites adjoin the restrooms in Palmetto Ridge. The park encompasses over 37,000 acres of wetlands, dry prairies, hammocks, and pinelands along the Myakka River. Wildlife viewing is exceptional, with opportunities to see alligators, deer, wild turkeys, and hundreds of bird species. The Myakka Outpost offers canoe and bike rentals, a cafe, and a camp store selling supplies, firewood, and ice, located about 3 miles from the campground area.

Directions

From I-75, take Exit 205 (Clark Road/State Road 72) and head east on SR 72 for approximately 9 miles. The park entrance will be on your right at 13208 State Road 72, Sarasota.