RV or Tent (water and 30-amp electric)
- Hookups
- Water & electric
- Power
- 30 amp
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 65 ft
- Pad
- Not listed
- Nightly
- $22
Lake Manatee State Park
State park in Manatee County, Florida Also known as Lake Manatee Recreation Area
USDA NAIP via USGS State park with 60 sites
30 amp, Pets welcome, On the water
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
60 sites
0 with water and sewer at the site
30 amp
Electric service
Rigs up to 65 ft
Open year-round
Park open 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through State reservations
State park campground on the south shore of 2,400-acre Lake Manatee, 15 miles east of Bradenton, with 60 water and 30-amp electric sites for RVs up to 65 feet and tents, a short walk from the swimming beach, fishing docks and boat ramp. Stays are limited to 14 nights, so no monthly or seasonal camping; booking is through the Florida State Parks reservation system.
What stands out
- 60 water and 30-amp electric sites a short walk from a 2,400-acre freshwater lake
- $22 a night plus $7 RV utility fee; RVs up to 65 feet
- Boat motors limited to 20 hp; swimming beach and floating fishing docks
- DeSoto Memorial Speedway 1 mile away can be loud on race nights
- Four glamping tents run by Timberline Glamping
- 14-night stay limit; no seasonal stays
Sites
RV/Trailer Only
- Hookups
- Water & electric
- Power
- 30 amp
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 65 ft
- Pad
- Not listed
- Nightly
- $22
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Dump station
- Lake
- Beach
- Fishing
- Boat ramp
- Playground
- Volleyball
- Horseshoes
Cabins and rentals
Glamping tent (4)
- Bathroom
- Not listed
Safari Glamping Tents run by concessionaire Timberline Glamping (941-867-6150): hotel-quality beds, linens, A/C or heater, mini fridge, outlets. Rate not stated on the park site.
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 65 ft
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Limit: Up to 4 per campsite (statewide maximum)
- Well-behaved pets welcome in the campground; 6-foot hand-held leash, never unattended, not in the swimming area. Written proof of rabies vaccination required.
Arrival
- Check-in: 3 p.m.
- Check-out: 1 p.m.
- Park open 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year
Cancellation: Statewide: $17.75 cancellation fee and the $6.70 reservation fee kept; within 24 hours of check-in the first night is also kept. $10 to modify.
Other fees: Plus tax; $7 nightly utility fee for RVs (not tents); nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee. Admission $5/vehicle (2-8 people), $4 single occupant, $2 pedestrian/bike/extra passenger. Boat ramp $4. Pavilions $70 and $30 per day.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- Park is 15 miles east of Bradenton on State Road 64; address 20007 State Road 64 East, Bradenton FL 34212.
Sites
- Campsites are not directly on the water but a short walk to the lake; each has water and electric, grill, fire ring and table.
- Dump station at the campground entrance.
- Accessible campsites have a concrete pad, picnic table, ground grill and nearby restrooms.
Rates and fees
- Nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee per reservation; $10 fee to modify a booking.
- $7 nightly utility fee for RV, boat, cabin and yurt units (not tents), taxable and not discounted; charged even if utilities are not used.
- Cancellation more than 24 hours before check-in: $17.75 fee plus the $6.70 reservation fee kept; within 24 hours the first night is also kept.
- Camping $22 per night plus tax, plus $7 nightly utility fee for RVs (utility fee covers water, electricity and sewer) and $6.70 reservation fee.
- Admission $5 per vehicle (2-8 people), $4 single occupant, $2 pedestrians/bicyclists/extra passengers. Boat ramp $4.
- Large pavilion (75 seats, 12 tables, electric, grill, water) $70/day ($74.55 with tax); medium pavilion (24 seats, 4 tables, no power) $30/day ($32.10 with tax); reserve through the ranger station 941-741-3028.
Long-term and snowbird stays
- No seasonal, long-term or permanent sites: maximum 14 nights per reservation, at least 3 nights out of the park between stays, and no more than 56 nights in the same park in six months.
- 50% off the base camping fee for Florida residents 65 and older, or with Social Security disability or 100% federal disability certificate, and for licensed Florida foster families; proof required at check-in; not for cabins, primitive or group sites, or the utility fee.
Rig rules
- Tents, RVs, travel trailers, pop-ups, fifth wheels, motor homes, school bus campers, truck campers and hammocks are all listed as allowed camping equipment; RVs not allowed on tent-only sites.
Pets
- Statewide: up to four pets per campsite maximum; 6-foot hand-held leash; pets not allowed on beaches, playgrounds, bathing areas, cabins or buildings.
- Written proof of rabies vaccination by a veterinarian is required for pets in the camping area.
- Pets on a 6-foot hand-held leash, never left unattended, not allowed in the swimming area.
Rules
- No boondocking, dispersed camping or overnight parking in day-use lots.
- Firewood may not be gathered in the park (buy it at the park or bring local wood); portable fire pits allowed on the pad except during burn bans; fireworks and drones prohibited.
- Golf carts allowed on park roads with speed limit under 30 mph, licensed driver, daylight only unless equipped with lights, signals and windshield.
- Alcohol allowed at a reserved campsite for those 21 and older, not in public areas.
- Hammocks only on trees at least 12 inches in diameter using 1-inch-wide flat straps.
- Quiet time begins at 11 p.m.
- No one under 18 may camp overnight unless a responsible adult stays on site for the whole stay.
- Overnight parking not allowed in the day-use lots.
Amenities and services
- Campground has restrooms and showers; rinse station at the swimming-area restroom; non-campers can buy showers at the ranger station.
- Four Safari Glamping Tents run by Timberline Glamping (hotel-quality beds, A/C or heat, mini fridge, outlets); book with Timberline, 941-867-6150.
Activities and nearby
- 2,400-acre Lake Manatee: freshwater fishing for largemouth and sunshine bass, speckled perch, bluegill, shellcracker and catfish; floating fishing docks.
- Boat motors limited to 20 horsepower or less and water-skiing banned by Manatee County ordinance; double boat launch is one of only two access points to the lake; no overnight mooring.
- Swimming beach with no lifeguard; water plants often blow ashore; swimming may be halted by county closures, so call before booking if you plan to swim; alligators present.
- No canoe or kayak rentals; bring your own and launch at the boat ramp.
- 2.5-mile paved park road for biking, 2.34 miles of off-road cycling, 4.5 miles of hiking trails.
- Playground, horseshoe pits and sand volleyball court; horseshoes and volleyballs can be rented for a nominal fee.
- Florida freshwater fishing license required for ages 16 and older.
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites, picnic facilities, playground, exhibits, parking and ADA restrooms.
Also worth knowing
- DeSoto Memorial Speedway is 1 mile east of the park entrance; races on weekends and special events September to April can be loud in the campground.
- Despite the name, no manatees: the dam blocks them from the lake.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
20007 SR 64 Bradenton, FL 34202, FL
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- floridastateparks.org Overview, hours, address, phone
- floridastateparks.org Hours, admission and camping fees, pavilion fees
- floridastateparks.org Campground, glamping, pets, boating, fishing, trails, accessibility
- floridastateparks.org Campsite description
- reserve.floridastateparks.org Site list (Loop 1), max trailer length
- reserve.floridastateparks.org Park alerts: check-in/out, quiet time, speedway noise, rabies proof, swimming closures; loop prices
- floridastateparks.org Statewide reservation, cancellation, stay limits, pets, rules
- floridastateparks.org Statewide fees and discounts
- floridastateparks.org Statewide rules
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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