Established Camping
Myakka State Forest Primitive Campsites
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
This is a reminder that Primitive campsites are REMOTE. Parking is in the forest approved parking areas, and the hike-in will be between 1.5 and 3 miles, depending on the site. The River site is also accessible by boat.
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
Myakka State Forest Primitive Campsites are within the Myakka State Forest (Sarasota County), about 1-hour south of Sarasota, FL. It includes 4 separate campsites including Myakka River, Flatwoods, Watering Hole and Pine Straw. These primitive campsites are scattered throughout the state forest and have no water or electric facilities. All sites are hike in and hike out only, except the River 1 site which has boat and paddle access also. Recreational activities featured include: fishing, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, paddling and hiking.
Primitive campsites are REMOTE. Tent campers must park in designated parking lot inside camping area and walk to campsite.
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 away from forest residents (raccoons, etc)
No swimming is permitted on the forest.
Location
Myakka State Forest Primitive Campsites 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 1.2 miles and Trailhead Parking will be on the left. Parking for these campsites is at the trailhead on the left past the Ranger's Station. Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. Hiking distance to each campsite is: - Myakka River Campsite: approximately 3.2 miles via the North Loop trail (or 2.4 miles from East River Road parking lot) - Flatwoods Campsite: approximately 1.9 miles via the North Loop trail - Watering Hole Campsite: approximately 1.5 miles via the South Loop, then Foresman trail - Pine Straw Campsite: approximately 2.5 miles via the South Loop trail Seasonally parts of the trail will be muddy and/or have standing water.- Mangrover Campsite. Approximately 3.3 miles via the North Loop trail (or 2.3 miles from the East River Road parking lot)
Address
P O Box 491, 2555 S River Road
Englewood, FL 34223
Coordinates
26.9838294 N
82.2705617 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
