Established Camping
Flying A Group Camp — Myakka State Forest
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.
Description
Flying A Group Camp is located within the Myakka State Forest (Sarasota County), about 1-hour south of Sarasota, FL. It features a single camping area available to a group of 10 or more visitors. There are no water or electric facilities available, but Port-O-Pots are provided in the picnic area. Recreational activities featured here are: fishing, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and hiking to name a few.
Although you may collect fire wood from the ground, do not cut or damage any trees. Firewood is also for sale at Camp Host and Ranger Station.
There is public hunting each year. Check MyFWC.com for more information.
Be prepared to store your food from forest residents (raccoons, etc)
Location
Flying A Group Camp — Myakka State Forest is located in Florida
Directions
Take Exit 191 off of I75. Go south toward Englewood for 9.5 miles, the forest entrance is on the left. Upon entering the forest, continue on for .6 miles and the campground will be on the right.
Address
P O Box 491, 2555 S River Road
Englewood, FL 34223
Coordinates
26.9899405 N
82.2938981 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonFair
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
