Manatee Springs State Park Campground
Yankee D.
Reviewed Jul. 1, 2019

Great Camping and Kayaking

Great Camping with mostly good sites. Lots of animals like deer, raccoon, armadillos, alligators and manatees. Definitely snakes but that's everywhere. Sites vary in sizes but pricing is very decent. They have renovated bathrooms and showers in one loop but other loop is still old. They have kayak rentals and the springs are great for swimming, snorkelling and diving. They also have a boat dock that can offer tours of the river. During winter months you can see plenty of Manatee and even kayak in the water with them. Highly recommended you try kayaking at least one. There are also walking trails and most of them are good for mountain bikes. Overall it's a great state park with many things to do. Great to go with a group of campers to enjoy fires at night and the springs during the day. Only thing that is a pain lately is the roads are not maintained at all and many pot holes. Several sites have many roots and can be dangerous and several sites wash out during rain which ruins the experience. Also many of the full hookup sites have the sewer in the wrong place and you can't even use it because of where it was placed. It was really bad designed.

  • Review photo of Manatee Springs State Park Campground by Yankee D., July 1, 2019
  • Review photo of Manatee Springs State Park Campground by Yankee D., July 1, 2019
  • Review photo of Manatee Springs State Park Campground by Yankee D., July 1, 2019
  • Review photo of Manatee Springs State Park Campground by Yankee D., July 1, 2019
  • Review photo of Manatee Springs State Park Campground by Yankee D., July 1, 2019