Lake Manatee State Park

Lake Manatee State Park

Lake Manatee State Park

Message from the Manager
Hello everyone I have great news. The dust has cleared. The boat ramp and paving are complete here at the Park and should meet your approval. Come on out and enjoy this beautiful Spring weather. You can launch your boat or canoe, enjoy our trails, have a picnic, watch wildlife or just relax. The staff and I look forward to seeing you.

Curt Wolbert - Park Manager

Lake Manatee State Park is a perfect example of the quiet and relaxed atmosphere that some of Florida's natural areas have to offer. Extending along three miles of the south shore of Lake Manatee, these 556 acres were once used for farming, cattle grazing, turpentining and timbering.

Today, the 2,400 acre reservoir that makes up Lake Manatee supplies drinking water to Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

Please visit all of the parks in the Manatee River Basin area. It's an experience I'm sure you'll enjoy.
Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site

Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Take exit 220 off of I-75. Lake Manatee State Park is located 9 miles east of I-75 on State Road 64 in Bradenton, Florida.

Park Fees

Admission Fees - $4.00 per vehicle for up to 8 people.
Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Extra Passengers, Passengers In Vehicles With Holder of Annual Individual Entrance Permit, Members of Organized Groups - Admission Fee $1.00

Camping Fee
All Year: $18.00 plus tax

Pavilion Fee
Seating capacity of 75 for $50.00

Lake Manatee State Park
20007 Hwy 64 East
Bradenton, Florida 34202
Phone: 941-741-3028
Fax: Contact Park for Number
Park Manager: William Wolbert