$24 - $109 / night

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Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River

14 Reviews

About

The Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River is a private, small, family business in operation since 1978. We offer RV and tent camping, group camping area, and cabin rentals, in a rustic setting under many oak trees on six acres on the banks of the Little Manatee River adjacent to the Little Manatee River State Park. We are also a full service canoe and kayak outfitter.

Location

Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River is located in Florida

Coordinates

27.671869763995062 N
82.3540172133952 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Available
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Cabins

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups

$24 - $109

/ night

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General Info

Reservations

(813) 634-2228

april P.

Traveler

Reviewed Jan. 17, 2023

HIGHLY recommend!

Family owned and operated and everyone is so fantastic and accommodating! Beautiful scenery and trails. Canoe and kayak outpost. The Outpost peacock named Elvis hung around with us! Dog park for my pup was fantastic and well maintained. We decided to extend our stay after our first day bc it was so wonderful! Hot showers, clean bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and you can also rent cabins, RV’s, buses etc. We will def be back.

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Month of VisitFebruary

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Shawn W.

Scout

Reviewed Dec. 26, 2022

Great stop

This is one of my go to stops. Kayaking and hiking. Great showers and awesome staff. The place is tucked in and has a great vibe.

Site70

Month of VisitNovember

Keith R.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 19, 2022

Group camping for small parties is PERFECT

During covid we had a lovely faerie themed campout with just over a dozen friends. It was absolutely perfect. A Pavillion to cook meals on, a stage to perform a burlesque show in which i used to propose to my fiance. And plenty of electric hookups for everyone.

Month of VisitMarch

the R.

Guide

Reviewed Feb. 17, 2022

Peaceful Grounds great staff

We had originally only booked 1 night here but ended up staying an extra night so that we could kayak down the river. Beautiful old oak trees with lots of shade. John & Eric were superb from start til end. Hot showers, decent wifi. And just a 2 min walk down to the river for the most peaceful noise. Love the old hippy vibes at this family friendly campground. And a great price!

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Month of VisitMarch

Marie-luise P.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2021

Wonderful

It was our first “EVER” camping trip so really Newbies! We loved the scenic campground with its idyllic view of the river and very friendly management. We did need help checking out which was happily given. Thank you we will return. Chip and ML Maxwell

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Month of VisitAugust

Annabelle

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2021

Nice & quiet

We stayed for 3 nights over Memorial Day weekend. Campground was quiet & restrooms were clean. We rented canoes & kayaks, and had a fun day on the river. Employees were very nice & helpful!

Month of VisitJune

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Jolie H.

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 28, 2021

Wonderful hospitality

We stopped in to rent kayaks not realizing that they also had sites for camping and RVs. We enjoyed our 3 hour kayak trip and then they very kindly found us a spot to stay for the night. We honestly didn’t want to leave. We hope to be back next trip and book in advance. Very relaxing place, shaded sites

Armando F.

Traveler

Reviewed Jan. 18, 2021

Great Place to visit

As a beginner camper the time I have spent on these campgrounds has been a lot of fun. Got to go there with a group of 8 guys and were able to have enough space to be by ourselves and plenty room for activities like frisbee, football, and soccer. Canoeing to your camp site is the way to go. We did the 8-mile trek which wasn't too bad for a group of 30 year old guys that are out of shape. However the campgrounds do get pricey. Either way its a great time for a group.

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Latisha S.

Traveler

Reviewed Nov. 9, 2020

Family thing

Love the vibe

Latisha S.

Traveler

Reviewed Nov. 9, 2020

Feels like home

Nice family camping

Lizzardicus S.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 16, 2020

Great Time!

I stayed here in Feb 2016, in a friend's camper/RV (I was with a band that had a gig there). I was really impressed with the bathroom & shower facilities! Cool firepit areas. Gorgeous spot! Really wish I would have had the time to kayak/canoe around! Would definitely go back!

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Matt-Mandi M.

Traveler

Reviewed Mar. 23, 2020

Best local secret.

Best staff, extremely well managed. Very clean!

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Giovanni G.

Traveler

Reviewed Jan. 25, 2020

Decent spot. If you want privacy and primitive, it’s not the spot

So I grew up camping a lot and like to be more primitive/ private. The campsites are close together, with little privacy. It’s also located right off the highway, so you get all the noise. All day and all night.

Now, for canoe and kayak trips, I guess it’s a good spot. There’s a lot of folk that come just for that. The staff is very friendly. They drive around maybe once a couple of hours. They are pet friendly. A long as your pup isn’t running around the whole property. I’m pretty sure every site has water and electricity.

firer ring

-picnic table

BBQ pit

Alex M.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 29, 2018

Great Canoe/Camp set up close to South FL

The Canoe Outpost is a franchise and there are several throughout the state. The one that's closest to me is in Arcadia, FL and runs along the peace river. Been camping here for years and it is without a doubt my go-to camping get away. The staff is friendly, and informative.

The best part about camping with the Canoe Outpost is that you have the option to select different sections of the river. Depending on how long you want to be out there or how many miles of river you want to paddle they will drop you and your canoe off upstream so that you can paddle down to the pick up point of your choice, camping along the way.

The canoe outpost operates throughout the year and can be visited at any time. I usually go anywhere between November and March. Since this is Florida and its practically summer all year round I feel those are the best times.

Overall, its a great set up and great camping spot. Excellent choice for all campers, newbie to seasoned. Highly Recommend.

NOTES:

Once your on the river there are no bathrooms or electricity. You'll have to rough it.
If necessary the folks at the Canoe Outpost can bring you materials, food, ice, etc. in case you run out or forgot something. This of course comes at a cost but is available. I've never used this service so I cant offer a review on the experience.

SiteAnywhere! Some areas are restricted but most of the river bank is available

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River?

Camping at Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River can cost between $24.00 and $109.00 depending on the site.

Does Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River has water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the elevation of Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River?

Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River is located at 15 feet.

Are fires allowed at Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is good.