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Attention: This is a reminder that Primitive campsites are REMOTE. Parking is in the forest approved parking areas, and the hike-in will be between 1.5 and 3 miles, depending on the site. The River site is also accessible by boat.
Important Notice: 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.
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Myakka State Forest Primitive Campsites, FL

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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 ...
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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.

Geography:

Myakka State Forest includes 2.5 miles of frontage on the Myakka River, which is designated as an Outstanding Florida Water (OFW) and a Wild and Scenic River. Myakkahatchee Creek flows through the forest for 1.5 miles providing an additional water resource. The terrestrial portion is made up primarily of mesic flatwoods with a mixture of mature longleaf pine and slash pine. Numerous depression marshes are scattered throughout the flatwoods, providing many opportunities for viewing wading birds and other wildlife. For more information about Myakka State Forest, please Click Here.

Recreation:

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.

Facilities:

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.

Nearby Attractions:

BeachesManasota Key4 Beaches just off Beach Road
Siesta KeyBeautiful white sand beach, voted #1in America for 2016 ! 941.861.5000
HistoryLemon Bay Historical Societylemonbayhistory.com416 W Green Street, Englewood
Boca Grand Lighthouse & Museumbarrieerislandparksociety.org 941.964.0060
Spanish Pointhistoricspanishpoint.org941-966-5214
AquariumMoteMarine Laboratory & Aquariummote.org 941.388.4441
EnvironmentCedar Point (CHEC) checflorida.org941.475.0569
Marie Selby Botanical Gardensselby.org941.366.5731
Englewood Drum Circlehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Englewood-Beach-Drum-Circle/283518215016669
GolfMyakka Pines Golf CourseMyakkaPinesGolfCourse.com941.474.1953
ShoppingEnglewood Farmer's MarketThursday during season, Dearborn Street in Downtown Englewood
UTC (Mall @ University town Center) mallatutc.com941.552.7000
Fisherman's Villagefishville.com941.639.8721
Venice Main Streetvenicemainstreet.com941.484.6722
St. Armands Circlestarmandscircleassoc.com/941.388.1554
Antiquesarcadiaflantiques.com/services863.494.2500
Visitor's ServicesCharlotte Harborcharlotharbortravel.com941.743.1900
Sarasota Countyvisitsarasota.org941.957.1877
DeSoto Countyvisitdesoto.com863.491.7574
Englewood 's Cape Haze COCEnglewoodchamber.com941.474.5511
North Port Area COCNorthPortareachamber.com941.423.5040
Siesta Key COCSiestaKeyChamber.com941.349.3800
Venice Area COCVenicechamber.com941.488.2236

Booking Window
Thu Oct 31 2024 - Tue Sep 30 2025

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

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Season Dates
Thanksgiving through Easter

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Tue Oct 01 2024
Wed Apr 30 2025
Non Peak
Thu May 01 2025
Tue Sep 30 2025
Peak
Wed Oct 01 2025
Thu Apr 30 2026
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Camping, Backcountry
  • Comfort Station
  • Hiking Trail
  • Information Kiosk
  • Parking
  • Picnicing
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Cancellations:

  • Cancellations can be made on the website and through the call center.
  • 1 or more days prior to arrival: $9 non-refundable cancellation fee.
  • Day of or after arrival, must be cancelled through the call center.
  • $9.00 plus the 1st night's use fee.
  • After the arrival date, $9 non-refundable cancellation fee, fees for the nights following the call will be refunded. No same night refunds.

    Refunds:

  • Credit Card refunds are automatically credited back to the original credit card and will take up to 3 - 5 business days to appear on the customer's statement.
  • The State Forest campgrounds cannot process refunds for reservations processed online or through the call center.
  • The State Forest can process refunds for cash or check payments made through walk-in office reservations and walk-up campsites. State Forest do not process any credit card refunds.

    • Facility Rates*
    Park Season
    Site Type
    Nightly/Daily Rates
    Peak Season
    Oct 01 2024 -
    Apr 30 2025
    Tent Only
    $8.85-$8.93
    Non Peak Season
    May 01 2025 -
    Sep 30 2025
    Tent Only
    $8.85-$8.93
    Peak Season
    Oct 01 2025 -
    Apr 30 2026
    Tent Only
    $8.85-$8.93

    *Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

    **Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

    Getting There
    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    26.99917, -82.26222
    26°59'57"N, 82°15'44"W

    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)
    • Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    Myakka State Forest Primitive Campsites
    P O Box 491, 2555 S River Road
    Englewood  FL  34223
    Phone Number:
    Project Office: (941)460-1333
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