Kayak & SUP
| Location | Old Miakka, Florida |
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| Nightly rate (listed) | $26–$70/night |
| Maximum RV length | 45 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | Full (water, electric, sewer) |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 80 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Book on | Florida State Parks |
From the park's listing on Florida State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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This weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
Myakka River State Park is a Florida State Parks campground in Sarasota. It lists RV sites and tent sites for rigs up to 35 ft. Florida State Parks lists 50-amp electric and water at the RV sites; sewer only at Palmetto Ridge; dump station.
Attention
Effective May 11, 2023: Drinking water is temporarily unavailable at Myakka River State Park. Please remember to bring your own water. Bottled water is also available at no cost at the ranger station from 8 a.m. to sunset.
Note
Myakka River State Park is open from 8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days a year, via the south entrance off State Road 72. The north entrance is only open weekends and state holidays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Campsites have ground grills. Cabins contain light thermal blankets, kitchen utensils, coffee pot and microwave oven. The five palm log cabins were built in the 1930s by the men of the Civilian Conservation Corps. They have been modernized for comfortable lodging.
Facility Important Information
The park gates close at sunset. If you plan to arrive late, please contact the park prior to 5 p.m. on the day of your arrival.
Cabin check-in is 4 p.m. and check-out is 11 a.m.
Camping check-in time 3 p.m. Check-out is 1 p.m.
2 small tents (4 man) or 1 large tent allowed per site.
For everyone's enjoyment, including pets, please observe the pet camping rules found in the complete Florida State Parks Pet Policy, click here floridastateparks.org/things-to-know/pet-policy
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Florida State Parks. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 91 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 002 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 003 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 004 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 005 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 006 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 007 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 008 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 009 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 010 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Florida State Parks — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
13208 Sr 72
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Welcome to Myakka River State Park. The majestic Myakka River flows through 58 square miles of one of Florida’s oldest and largest parks. In a scene reminiscent of what early Native Americans and Spanish explorers witnessed, arching palm trees and live oaks are reflected on a winding tea-colored stream. The cries of limpkins and osprey pierce the air while alligators and turtles sun lazily on logs and riverbanks. This is the Myakka River, Florida’s first state-designated wild and scenic river, and it flows through a vast expanse of unspoiled wetlands, prairies, hammocks, and pinelands that make up Myakka River State Park. Boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the water while hikers and bicyclists explore miles of trails and backroads.
| Agency / operator | Florida State Parks |
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Picks are 45 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Tampa (Tampa International (TPA)), about 53 mi straight-line from Myakka River State Park. RV rentals in Tampa
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Pick up in PalmettoPets are not allowed in any state park cabins or cabin areas.
Service animals are welcome in all areas of the park where visitors are normally allowed.
No one younger than 18 may camp overnight unless accompanied by a responsible adult, who will remain onsite for the period rented.
From the Florida State Parks booking site, checked Oct 25, 2026.
| 011 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 012 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 013 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 014 loop bf | ✓ | R | $26 |
| 015 loop bf | ✓ | R | $26 |
| 016 loop bf | ✓ | R | $26 |
| 017 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 018 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 019 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 021 loop bf | ✓ | R | $26 |
| 022 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 023 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 024 loop bf | ✓ | R | $26 |
| 025 loop bf | ✓ | R | $26 |
| 026 loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| A loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| B loop bf | R | R | $26 |
| 027 loop op | R | R | $26 |
| 028 loop op | R | R | $26 |
| 029 loop op | ✓ | R | $26 |
| 030 loop op | R | R | $26 |
| 031 loop op | R | R | $26 |
| 032 loop op | R | R | $26 |
| 033 loop op | R | R | $26 |
| 034 loop op | R | R | $26 |
| 035 loop op | R | R | $26 |
| 036 loop op | R | R | $26 |
| 037 loop op | R | R | $26 |
| 038 loop op | R | R | $26 |
| 039 loop op | R | R | $26 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Booking | Operator's own booking — Florida residents up to 11 months ahead, non-residents 10; new dates open daily at 8 a.m. ET [Florida State Parks] |
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| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
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| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Water + electric — 50-amp electric and water at all 90 sites; sewer only at Palmetto Ridge; dump station [Florida State Parks] |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Florida State Parks — Reservation Information (checked 2026-10-18); Florida State Parks — Myakka River State Park: Experiences & Amenities (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Managed by Florida State Parks (Florida Department of Environmental Protection). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reserve.floridastateparks.org listing. Anything we can't source says so.
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