Best Cabin Camping near Myakka City, FL

For those who want to get away from civilization for a weekend, but still want the comforts of home, consider renting a cabin for your Myakka City camping trip. Find the best cabin camping near Myakka City. The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect cabin rental near Myakka City.

Best Cabin Sites Near Myakka City, Florida (32)

    Jeanene A.'s photo of a cabin at Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park near Osprey, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park near Osprey, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park near Osprey, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park near Osprey, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park near Osprey, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park near Osprey, FL

    1. Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    36 Reviews
    136 Photos
    417 Saves
    Osprey, Florida

    The park features three campgrounds with 90 campsites. Each site is equipped with 50-amp electrical service, water, a fire ring and picnic table. The sites in Palmetto Ridge also have sewer hook-ups. A dump station is located near Old Prairie Campground. Laundry facilities are available to all campers in Old Prairie and Palmetto Ridge campgrounds. All campsites are located within 40 yards of restroom facilities with hot showers.

    NOTE: Non-Potable Water

    Effective May 11, 2023: Drinking water is temporarily unavailable at Myakka River State Park. Please remember to bring your own water. Bottled water is also available at no cost at the ranger station from 8 a.m. to sunset.

    Sites in Old Prairie and Big Flats are dirt-based. The sites in Palmetto Ridge are gravel-based, except for four ADA paved sites adjoining restrooms. Old Prairie and Big Flats do not have vegetation buffers.

    The Big Flats Campground is located near the Upper Myakka Lake, Myakka Outpost, a fishing deck and Wi-Fi.

    Old Prairie and Palmetto Ridge campgrounds are located near the State Road 72 park entrance, the Myakka River, the campfire circle, a small playground and Myakka Friends Gift Shop. Well-behaved pets are welcome in these three campgrounds, up to four per site.

    There are six primitive campgrounds (Mossy Hammock, Bee Island, Honore, Panther Point, Oak Grove and Prairie) located along the hiking trails for backpackers. These rustic settings provide campers with a fire pit and post to hang items. Each campground has three campsites, and a maximum of four people may be on each site. Only Bee Island, Oak Grove and Prairie have water pumps. Water at these sites is not potable; it requires boiling/chemical treatment. Other sites do not have water; you must bring your own. The terrain is primarily prairie, and dehydration is possible even on the coolest days.

    Myakka River State Park is one of Florida’s largest parks with 37,000 acres of its own. Home to the officially designated “Wild and Scenic” Myakka River, this state park is the perfect destination for outdoor adventurers who are looking to get closer to the natural, diverse Florida wildlife.

    Choose from one of over 80 campsites while Myakka State Park camping and get ready to explore!

    Bring your kayak and make your way through a variety of waterways where you can spot american alligators, snook, ospreys, and countless species of birds.

    Embark on one of many hiking trails to explore more of the unique environments found within Myakka River State Park. Trek to the highlands to get a look at Florida’s traditional wetlands where marshes, cypress dome trees, and grazing birds will welcome you. Go even deeper to reach the diverse array of grasses, wildflowers, and vines that grow freely in the park’s protected dry prairies. Don’t forget to bring your camera with you! Short shrubs in the dry prairies allow visitors to see for miles in any direction.

    You’ll also want to bring the camera atop the Canopy Walkway at Myakka River. Just a short walk from the main road, this suspension bridge provides a panoramic view of the entire park from a unique vantage point above the tree canopy. Every camper can find what they’re looking for at this Florida park.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $26 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Oscar Scherer State Park Campground near Osprey, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Oscar Scherer State Park Campground near Osprey, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Oscar Scherer State Park Campground near Osprey, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Oscar Scherer State Park Campground near Osprey, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Oscar Scherer State Park Campground near Osprey, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Oscar Scherer State Park Campground near Osprey, FL

    2. Oscar Scherer State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    127 Photos
    336 Saves
    Osprey, Florida

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    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $26 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Little Manatee River State Park Campground near Ruskin, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Little Manatee River State Park Campground near Ruskin, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Little Manatee River State Park Campground near Ruskin, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Little Manatee River State Park Campground near Ruskin, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Little Manatee River State Park Campground near Ruskin, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Little Manatee River State Park Campground near Ruskin, FL

    3. Little Manatee River State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    118 Photos
    276 Saves
    Ruskin, Florida

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    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $22 / night

    The Dyrt's photo of a cabin at Thousand Trails Peace River near Ona, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Thousand Trails Peace River near Ona, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Thousand Trails Peace River near Ona, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Thousand Trails Peace River near Ona, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Thousand Trails Peace River near Ona, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Thousand Trails Peace River near Ona, FL

    4. Thousand Trails Peace River

    21 Reviews
    80 Photos
    65 Saves
    Ona, Florida

    Thousand Trails Peace River RV & Camping Resort is a 75-acre RV camp in Florida nestled among the woods on the outskirts of Wauchula. The Peace River runs a half mile around the border of the preserve, offering canoeing, kayaking, fishing, fossil hunting in the river, nature trails and wildlife. Whether you prefer the water or the woods, Peace River provides the RV camping experience you desire all from a conveniently located RV camp in southwest Florida. At Thousand Trails Peace River RV Camping, our setting is ideal for guests who want to explore the surrounding local attractions. Big-city sports arenas, amusement parks and art districts are a pleasant drive away. This RV camp in Florida also touts close proximity to the well-known powder white beaches of the Gulf Coast, only a brief 45 minutes to an hour away. Naturally Beautiful RV Camp in Florida Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Peace River RV & Camping Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Brian R.'s photo of a cabin at Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River near Wimauma, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River near Wimauma, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River near Wimauma, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River near Wimauma, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River near Wimauma, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River near Wimauma, FL

    5. Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River

    15 Reviews
    49 Photos
    234 Saves
    Wimauma, Florida

    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.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $24 - $109 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Alafia River State Park Campground near Lithia, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Alafia River State Park Campground near Lithia, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Alafia River State Park Campground near Lithia, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Alafia River State Park Campground near Lithia, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Alafia River State Park Campground near Lithia, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Alafia River State Park Campground near Lithia, FL

    6. Alafia River State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    40 Photos
    205 Saves
    Lithia, Florida

    Standing out from the relatively flat topography of Central Florida is Alafia River State Park, a reclaimed phosphate mine with some of the most radical elevation changes in the state. This makes it a hot spot for mountain bikers, who traverse the scenic and challenging International Mountain Bike Association trails.

    Equestrians and hikers can explore 20 miles of hilly trails through forests and flatwoods, stopping to relax and admire one of the park's pristine lakes.

    Canoeing and fishing opportunities are available along the South Prong of the Alafia River with some lakes scattered throughout the park.

    The park also offers picnic pavilions, a playground, a full-facility campground and a full-service bike shop.

    Family campground is suitable for RVers and tent campers. Campers will find water and electrical hookups at each of the 30 campsites. Clean restrooms feature solar-heated showers. There are two large picnic pavilions in the campground.

    Equestrian campers have access to 12 sites with equestrian designation and tie-outs for horses. Equestrian campers can access the barn, which is a short walk from the campground. There are 12 stables and 6 paddocks available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Extra parking for trailers can be accessed near the barn area. Equestrians and hikers can explore 20 miles of hilly trails through forests and flatwoods, stopping to relax and admire one of the park's pristine lakes.

    For reservations, visit the Florida State Parks reservations website or call 800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $22 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Old Prairie Campground — Myakka River State Park near Osprey, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Old Prairie Campground — Myakka River State Park near Osprey, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Old Prairie Campground — Myakka River State Park near Osprey, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Old Prairie Campground — Myakka River State Park near Osprey, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Old Prairie Campground — Myakka River State Park near Osprey, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Old Prairie Campground — Myakka River State Park near Osprey, FL

    7. Old Prairie Campground — Myakka River State Park

    7 Reviews
    28 Photos
    51 Saves
    Osprey, Florida

    The park features three campgrounds with 90 campsites. Each site is equipped with 50-amp electrical service, water, a fire ring and picnic table. The sites in Palmetto Ridge also have sewer hook-ups. A dump station is located near Old Prairie Campground. Laundry facilities are available to all campers in Old Prairie and Palmetto Ridge campgrounds. All campsites are located within 40 yards of restroom facilities with hot showers. Sites in Old Prairie and Big Flats are dirt-based. Old Prairie and Big Flats do not have vegetation buffers. Old Prairie and Palmetto Ridge campgrounds are located near the State Road 72 park entrance, the Myakka River, the campfire circle, a small playground and Myakka Friends Gift Shop. Well-behaved pets are welcome in these three campgrounds, up to four per site.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $26 - $70 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Venice Retreat near Venice, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Venice Retreat near Venice, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Venice Retreat near Venice, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Venice Retreat near Venice, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Venice Retreat near Venice, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Venice Retreat near Venice, FL

    8. Camp Venice Retreat

    8 Reviews
    7 Photos
    71 Saves
    Venice, Florida
    • Pets
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    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo at Hardee Lakes Park near Bowling Green, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Hardee Lakes Park near Bowling Green, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Hardee Lakes Park near Bowling Green, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Hardee Lakes Park near Bowling Green, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Hardee Lakes Park near Bowling Green, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Hardee Lakes Park near Bowling Green, FL

    9. Hardee Lakes Park

    7 Reviews
    23 Photos
    85 Saves
    Bowling Green, Florida

    Hardee Lakes Park is approximately 1200 acres, and has horse trails, hiking trails, handicap-accessible hiking trails, and bike trails. There are 3 restrooms located throughout the park. The restrooms in the camping areas also have showering facilities available. There are also picnic areas, a picnic pavilion, and a playground available. The park includes a boardwalk that winds around the lakes and through the woods, with an observation tower where people can watch wildlife.

    The fisheries are controlled by the Florida Game and Fish commission, and fishing is allowed in all the lakes. Hardee Lakes Park contains 4 lakes in total; Lake Hardee is 120 acres, Deer Lake is 110 acres, Lake Firefly is 97 acres, and Gator Lake is 47 acres.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $25 - $28 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Bradenton / Hunsader Farms KOA near Myakka City, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Bradenton / Hunsader Farms KOA near Myakka City, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Bradenton / Hunsader Farms KOA near Myakka City, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Bradenton / Hunsader Farms KOA near Myakka City, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Bradenton / Hunsader Farms KOA near Myakka City, FL
    Camper-submitted photo at Bradenton / Hunsader Farms KOA near Myakka City, FL

    10. Bradenton / Hunsader Farms KOA

    3 Reviews
    15 Photos
    19 Saves
    Myakka City, Florida

    Our Campground is closed for the season. We will re-open Sept 2 for Labor Day weekend.

    Forty five minutes east of the nations best beaches, we are a campground in rural Bradenton known for its farmland. Camp out in the country on a 50+ year old family owned farm and enjoy the peace and quiet of the wilderness of Florida. Close to two State Parks, a rope course, and other activities to enjoy, we also have an onsite petting zoo, produce market, pick your own veggies, and more! Come stay with us to get Florida's best of both worlds: the beaches and the countryside!

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Recent Cabin Reviews near Myakka City, Florida

245 Reviews of 32 Myakka City Campgrounds


  • Bradley B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA
    Aug. 24, 2020

    St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA

    Such a great place

    Did a family guys trip and had a blast. They have sooo much to do there. The pool and hot tub are great. The putt putt was cheap and fun. They have bocce and shuffle board. The staff were a lot of fun and nice. We stayed at one of their cabins and it was wonderful. The air conditioning was able to keep the cabin cold even in the summer months. Can’t wait to come back.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA
    Jan. 17, 2022

    St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA

    Perfect Campground

    Nice, friendly campground. It has all of the amenities you would ever want and is so close to Florida beaches. Pool, hot tub, store, workout room, fishing and kayaking and lots more to do right in the park.

  • Michelle M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Encore Ramblers Rest
    Feb. 9, 2021

    Encore Ramblers Rest

    Great Park

    Very nice, lots of amenities.big pool, great hot tub. Very active community. Sites are close together but neighbors are super friendly. Very clean.

  • Hope L.
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA
    Jan. 23, 2021

    St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA

    Wonderful Campground!

    We love this place! Great sites on the Intercoastal & good interior sites as well. Bathrooms are modern & clean. Great heated pool & hot tubs. Staff is excellent. Lots of beaches & places to visit & explore nearby. We come back every January & it always feels like home!

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA
    May. 31, 2021

    St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA

    Perfect stop close to beaches.

    This will be a yearly stop for us. There’s lot of shade in most of the park, a great pool, two hot tubs and within 3 miles of a beach. Madeira Beach is easy to get to and the campground is right on a Bay Area so there’s kayaking, fishing, a boat dock.. pretty much everything you could ask for.

  • Alana F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Encore Harbor Lakes
    Jan. 5, 2021

    Encore Harbor Lakes

    Just okay

    The resort was mixed in with full timers and mobile homes. The rvs were shoved in between these homes and permanent spots. Some houses looked fairly junky. There was no security, which is the second time I’ve come across that on my travels. The pool was really big and beautiful, the hot tub nice, and the showers very clean. It is not close to the ocean (20 minutes) and was not our first choice. Probably wouldn’t return even though everyone was very friendly and kind.

  • Robert M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Peace River
    Dec. 18, 2019

    Thousand Trails Peace River

    Love this Thousand Trails campground

    Even though its a bit close to the highway, the park is well laid out and full level hookup sites. There is pleanty to do and see. From a stroll alone the Peace river to swimming or hot tubbing. There is an area towards the rear of the campground that host electric and water hookup with a dump station within 50 yards of the area, reason for this area not to have sewer is its prone to flooding during the rainy season. But if its in the winter, its level and far more quiet then the upper areas. All in all, a nice campground!

  • Lawrence Robert T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Encore Harbor Lakes
    Nov. 9, 2020

    Encore Harbor Lakes

    Trailer park with RV spots

    While I’m pissed is not the best time to write a review, but I’ll try to be fair.

    Pool/ hot tub is nice . Shower facility was clean and decent sized. Lots of wildlife: birds, alligators, and rabbits. That’s where my positive review ends.

    They wedged us into a spot between two permanent trailers which was disappointing, especially since there were open spots available.

    Office hours were posted but rarely found it to be open, which was a little frustrating.

    Most off putting thing was the experience I had while showering. I was finishing a nice 7-10 minute shower when guy that works for the place walks up, just outside the curtain and says, “man, you take long showers”. I can’t describe how uncomfortable and in appropriate that felt.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Peace River
    Jan. 29, 2020

    Thousand Trails Peace River

    Variety of amenities and activities available.

    We stopped here twice—01/04-01/09 and 01/16-01/20—on our way to and from Everglades NP. A nice campground in south-central Florida. Campsites are close together but enough room to park trailer and tow vehicle. Most sites have some shade trees. Beware of low grassy areas after a rain. Enjoyed all the amenities including the heated pool and hot tub. Very well maintained shuffleboard lanes. Several trails for walking or bike riding. Sifted through the sand and gravel on the bank of the Peace River to find sharks teeth. They are easy to find without any special equipment, but the park does rent/loan equipment if you want to get serious. We will bring our kayaks next time. Two criticisms: 1) only two small restroom/shower facilities and they were not always stocked with toilet paper or paper towels; and 2) the two dump sites are located along busy park roads with no pullover area causing traffic flow issues. There several parks with hiking trails nearby. We plan to visit again.

  • Dark Wolf ..
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA
    Dec. 5, 2021

    St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA

    Home away from home

    I have been a regular here for some time. It is definitely more glamping than anything but always a fun stay and the staff is always kind.

    Everything you could ever need to be comfortable camping and easygoing including a convenience store to free wi-fi. There’s a massive pool and two hot tubs. One is fenced off in the back for adults only which can be nice when there are a lot of loud kids.

    The sites are very well kept and have very nice views of the water way. A couple of the sites are not up against the water but you still get a nice look at it all.

    If you’re traveling around, it would be a great place to stay and be comfortable. Walmart/Publix/Wawa all within a 10 minute drive. The beach is maybe 15 minutes away also. 

    There are two tent sites. One considered primitive because there is no water and electricity hook up but there’s a phone charging station at the site. 6 sites. Then there is 2 sites available with water and electricity in between a section on RVs by the waterfront.

  • Doug E.
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA
    Dec. 7, 2020

    St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA

    Great Inner city camping

    Great inner city spot. Friendly staff and the grounds are bigger then expected. Full hook ups for RVs and separate tent area. Has a small shallow marina. Great for Kayaks, canoeing... etc. we did some fishing off the floating pier as well.

    They have a heated pool, mini golf course, shuffle board,dog run. There are the typical bike rentals, four person bikes, that are found at most KOAs.

    We rented. Cabin this time. They have different layouts and sizes. Pets are welcome on the grounds

    Overall great place to getaway for a few days.

  • Kytka The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA
    Aug. 27, 2024

    St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA

    Natural Spot Hidden in the City

    I recently had a wonderful experience at the St. Petersburg/Madeira Beach KOA Holiday, and I’m excited to share my positive review! I’ve hosted friends in their Deluxe Cabins before, and they were thoroughly impressed. The cabins were equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay—fresh linens, a full kitchen, and even a private patio with a grill and fire ring. And they had a great view of the lush mangrove lined Long Bayou.

    They loved the blend of cozy and convenient, making their getaway truly enjoyable. At the end of the road driving out of this campground is a great restaurant called Doe Doe's that makes a delicious homestyle breakfast if you don't want to cook it yourself.

    Wanting to be close to them I opted for one of the small tent sites at the end of the park where I car camped in my Subaru Outback. It was a peaceful and charming spot, perfect for a relaxing camping experience - and away from more of the centrally located activities that people camping with children enjoy. 

    Overall, the amenities were top-notch, including the heated outdoor pool, bike and kayak rentals, and clean and large facilities. They have something called KampK9 which is a fenced in dog park area. Less than a mile away is Bay Pines Park which is nice to jog or ride your bike through and there is also a super Walmart nearby so you can stock up for your drive to the next campground. You also have easy access to the Gulf Coast's stunning beaches and the scenic Pinellas Trail.

    Driving on the main road, and seeing the somewhat industrial area you pass through on your way down the small side street to this campground, you wouldn't expect much - but this KOA has been there for decades and is one of the nicest family campgrounds in the middle of a city I have experienced.

  • E
    Camper-submitted photo from Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park
    May. 15, 2019

    Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    Not the Florida you imagine about when you think Florida...

    Hidden cabins, hiking, off-road biking, boating, wildlife...so much beauty and activities to enjoy in this park! The cabins are off the main path, tucked away and private. They are super roomy and comfortable with their own picnic tables and grills. You can launch canoes/kayaks or book a trip on the boats in the park. If you like off-road biking there are several nice trails. Really family-friendly!

  • Fitz Edward O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park
    Jul. 13, 2019

    Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    One of Florida's finest attractions

       Let me start by saying that I live very close to Myakka River Sate Park and it has been a place that four generations of my family have been enjoying for over 40 years. It is very large for a state park. You can spends days hiking the trails and paddling the river and lakes. The wildlife is everywhere! What would you like to see? Deer, wild hogs, alligators, birds of all kinds? You will probably see these and more at just about any time of year.

       There is a nice interpretive center, picnic grounds, boat tours, canoe and kayak rentals, and a tram tour through the park. Don't miss the canopy walk. It's a great way to see a part of the park's ecosystem that we normally only see from below. You also get a great view of the park in all directions from the top of the tower. Florida is flat and views like these are hard to come by. There is also a restaurant and store where you can get pretty good food with a view of the lake. My wife wants to make sure you know you can also get ice cream at the restaurant. 

        There are three camping areas for tents and RVs. The two older areas are called Big Flats and Old Prairie. The sites in these areas are close to each other and there is little or no under story between them. There is water and electric at each site with clean but older bathroom facilities. Both of the campgrounds are also close to the main road with some sites backing up to the road. There is a convenient dump station inside the park but no sewer hookups in these two campgrounds.

      The third and newest campground is called Palmetto Ridge. This one was obviously built primarily for large RVs with water, electric and sewer connections at every site. The bathroom facilities are more up to date and very nice. They are also not used as much by the campers because this area is mostly filled with huge motor coaches and fifth wheels that all have their own facilities and do not need to worry about their holding tanks because they have full hookups. The sites are pretty roomy and there is plenty of under story in between to keep you from feeling like you are right on top of your neighbors. There are quite a few pull trough sites in this area. They are improved gravel sites and most are very level. The sewer hookups are a little higher than you would expect. It will take some supports to keep a positive flow. If you know how much it rains here in the Summertime you will know why these must be kept above the flood stage level.

       A note about rain: Florida gets a lot of rain in the Summertime. It is not uncommon to get multiple inches of rain in a very short time and this can happen almost any day between June and the end of September. The river and lake do flood and large parts of the park are in their flood plain. the Big Flats campground can be shut down because it is the closest to the lake. This is not a reason to avoid Myakka in the Summertime. We have camped there in June and August and if you find someplace cool to hangout during the day you will be rewarded with very pleasant walks and paddles with lots of wildlife to see in the mornings and evenings. Pro tip: If you are staying in the park, get up really early to see the sunrise from the top of the canopy walk.

        There are two other ways to spend the night in Myakka River State Park. There are cabins available to rent and primitive camp sites in the hiking areas. The cabins have recently been rebuilt and I must admit I have not seen the new ones. We did stay in the original cabins before we got our RV and they were very nice for a family getaway. With a kitchen, bathroom and air conditioning they are a very comfortable way to spend some time in the park. The original cabins were built with palm logs by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps). The CCC was a program to create jobs and improve public facilities during and after the Great Depression. Some of that construction can still be seen at one of the picnic areas in the park. There is also a monument to the CCC inside the park. Backpackers can spend a few days hiking the trails and camping at the primitive sites. Haven't done that myself since I was a kid back in the 70s but they were great trips. No noise or light pollution. On a cool, clear night the star gazing in fantastic. My wife wants me to make sure you know that she won't be at the primitive campsites but hopes you enjoy yourself and not to forget about the ice cream.

       For native Sarasotans, Myakka River State Park is a beloved point of pride. Most people never leave the beach when they come here for a visit and miss what the rest of Florida looks like. It is well worth your time to spend a few nights away from the beach and see what else makes this such a special place. This is a very popular spot and the campsites and cabins book up early especially for the Winter months. Reservations can be made 11 months in advance on the reserve America website.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park
    Sep. 29, 2016

    Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    Huge state park, lots of wildlife

    Excellent for wildlife viewing in the surprisingly beautiful prairie and tropical Florida area. You can rent bikes or kayaks nearby and make sure to take a tour on the famous fan boats. Pros: wildlife, cabin option, close to towns, clean, pretty large sites, modern amenities like laundry, restaurant, gift/grocery shop on site, very shady campsites, great trails (many boardwalks), huge park, easy to get to from 75. Good mix of locals and tourists to give you more ideas of what to do while visiting. Cons: just the bugs and heat...

  • Travyl Couple !.
    Camper-submitted photo from Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park
    Dec. 7, 2019

    Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    Camping and Canopy Trees

    One of the largest state parks in Florida. This great Park has full and partial hook ups for all styles of camping to include hammock camping. There are 6 primitive campgrounds; group camping and Cabins too! We stayed at the Palmetto Ridge campground which were gravel and had the full hook ups. The old prairie and big flats were regular ground surface electric/water (no sewer) . These also had a little less privacy. You will have 39 miles of hiking trails and off road/mountain biking at your pleasure. We bike with hybrid specialized bikes and had no problems off road. We were here in July. Fortunately, there is lots of shade even while hiking due to the canopy trees and this kept things cooler during in the summer. We did not have a problem with biting bugs until nightfall. You will enjoy biking the 7 miles of paved (flat) roads in Park. There are Rivers and lakes for kayaking/canoe and we enjoyed the fishing and paddling. Great gift shop and cafe area near boat launch on lake. There is even a flat bottom boat tour on the Upper Myakka lake. The visitor center offers a lot of rentals too... from kayaks to tandem bikes. (For the die hard road bikers it is only 12.5 miles to Legacy Rail to trail). We had a blast and our video goes into more detail about the park. Be sure to visit the nearby Crowley Nature Center less than 5 miles away. (Crowley nature center is a separate video located on our YouTube channel and website)

  • Dale G.
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    Aug. 31, 2020

    Oscar Scherer State Park Campground

    Quiet and lush. But small sites and lots of bugs.

    If you live on the Gulf Coast of Florida and don’t want to travel too far, or are just traveling through the area, this campground is a nice stopover. It’s quiet and offers some nice hiking and biking trails. But after spending 3 nights camping at Oscar Scherer State Park, we come away with a mixed opinion.

    These campsites are small. In fact, they are the smallest we’ve encountered in a Florida state park so far. We had just enough room for our popup camper which is approximately 20 x 10 feet plus another 10 x 8 feet with the awning extended. Some are wider but the only sites that seem longer are the pull-in sites in Section 5 which is closed.

    Keys to Choosing to your Campsite at Oscar Scherer

    Given that only sections, 1 through 3 are available currently, you may see that the Reserve America reservations page will show a water icon on some campsites that appear to be along the creek. But you will not see the creek from your campsite. The vegetation in the park is quite dense and certainly so in the campsites in sections 1– 3. The shade is always important when camping in Florida, especially in the summer. The description on the Reserve America website regarding shade isn’t accurate. Our site,#2, was described as ‘full shade’. Not so, I’m afraid. From about 10 am to 4 pm we baked in the Florida sun. However, our friends had site#3 next door and had shade though out the day. Even though that site enters from the east, as do all sites along the creek, they had trees the canopied over the entrance and eastern side of the site. However, sites 22– 28 do have a lot of shade and are located on the opposite side of the campground from South Creek. If we were to go back, we would stay on that side of the Oscar Scherer Park.

    Be Prepared for Bugs
    Oscar Scherer State Park camping requires being prepared for bugs. Perhaps due to the amount of lush vegetation all over this park, and the proximity to the South Creek, there were more bugs than we experienced at other Florida state parks. Even though we take precautions including a very effective bug spray we came home with a lot of bug bites. So, bring your best bug spray and citronella candles. They are especially a problem in the morning until the sun comes up over the trees.

    To read our full review visit https://lifestyleover50.com/oscar-scherer-state-park-camping-review/

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    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River
    Jan. 17, 2023

    Canoe Outpost Little Manatee River

    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.

  • N
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    Nov. 19, 2020

    St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA

    Overpriced but good stay

    Agree with everyone else, way overpriced, close to road, very close together sites. The utilities were set up poorly and we struffled a bit with septic hookup. Showers were clean, laundry was good, fun pool and smal putt putt course. The staff was nice and were working on property. Wasn't bothered by full timers on other half of property. Lots of site options including a couple different cabin styles.

  • deb K.
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    Jan. 4, 2022

    St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach KOA

    Nice spot with a few cons

    Awesome location, site was right off the water, with beautiful sunrises. The amenities were very nice, staff was great and had nice fishing pier. The grounds were under renovation, and new sites and cabins were gorgeous. Our site was older, but level. Some cracking on old slab, and dirty. Hook ups were ok, as was cable (not great, fuzzy). Wifi was non-existent. Close to everything in St. Pete

  • Jan S.
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    Jun. 8, 2022

    Bradenton / Hunsader Farms KOA

    KOA Campground with working vegetable farm and petting zoo

    Stayed here for a week in May - quiet, pretty campground with friendly staff, a petting zoo and vegetable farm on property. We enjoyed the produce market, but you could also go in the fields and pick your own. Camper sites had enough room between them, the electric/water sites had good tree cover for shade. There were cabins, a silo, and covered wagons you could also stay in. There's a big dog park, but not much shade there. There's a winery just 1 mile away. The Sarasota beaches and mangrove kayaking are an easy 45 minute drive away. The only thing I wished they had was a pool... Overall, we had a nice time here.

  • Malaney H.
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    Aug. 1, 2018

    Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    Beautiful, Large Park

    What isn't there to do at Myakka River SP. First of all, this place is huge. I think it took me about 10 minutes to drive from one end to the other, but it is full of wonderful things to do along the way. There are two entrances to the park because it is so large, but one entrance is not always open, so its important to check that online before heading over. The main entrance has a nice Welcome Center right at the front with a small store shop. There are three different loops to camp in, one is specific to tent camping and is not open year round called Big Flats Campground. Its further back in the park and surrounded by beautiful trees. The other two are tent/RV, one being very shady called Old Prairie and the other having drive through sites called Palmetto Ridge which does not have many trees for shade. There are also cabins and these are remodeled versions of the original cabins that were built back when the park first opened in the 30s.

    The activities on site vary. because the park is so large, its great for long morning jogs and bike rides. The view is beautiful only the Myakka river and your bound to run into wildlife (i saw deer, gators, hogs and so many different birds)! There are also 39 miles worth of hiking trails, which all vary in distance. Some even have primitive campsites for those that enjoy backpacking. Along one of the hiking trails, is an observation desk with a canopy walkway. The tower soars 76 feet high so you have a great view of the park! There is also a pretty bird watching area for those that enjoying this activity. Even if you don't the view is amazing and a great place to sit and watch for wildlife.

    The last part of the park I want to touch on is the Pink Gator restaurant/gift shop. I think it is one of the largest shops I have ever been in. The food at the cafe was wonderful! I had the chicken salad (way too good!). And they have a small Edys IceCream Parlor. This part of the park also allows access to the river, where you can canoe/kayak or what ever water sport you are into. The one thing that stood out to me is the Airboat ride. This boat hold about 30 people and takes you out on the the lake for a tour. I don't think I have ever seen an air boat that large.

    The facilities were all very well taken care of as well and I cannot think of one complaint! I definitely recommend visiting this park.

  • Kathie E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Oscar Scherer State Park Campground
    Nov. 28, 2021

    Oscar Scherer State Park Campground

    Camping in the Heart of Sarasota County

    We live very close to Oscar Scherer enjoy camping getaways. The sites are private fairly big, and well kept. There are no full hookups but there are 5 pull through sites. The hiking, biking, and kayaking is great. If you are visiting the area, it's a perfect location in Central Sarasota. Venice is 15 minutes south, Sarasota is 20 minutes north, the beach is 10 minutes away. There are great restaurants in the area. So if you want to getaway and never leave, there's plenty to do without leaving the park. If you want to see Sarasota County, then this a great place to.use as home base.

  • Jennifer D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Oscar Scherer State Park Campground
    Jul. 19, 2019

    Oscar Scherer State Park Campground

    Secluded in the city

    It is located between Nokomis and Osprey, an urbanized area of Sarasota county, however when you enter the park, it feels like you are miles from civilization. The Legacy trail runs through the park. There is also kayak and canoe rentals.

  • Daniel S.
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    Jun. 19, 2016

    Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park

    Myakka River State Park, FL

    Very pleasant , Nice shade trees . The tree canopy walk bridge is great and trails are clean. Great place to bicycle. Nice souvenir shop with small fast food shop. Giant air boat ride and canoe rentals . Gators to be seen in the river. Enjoyed the park.


Guide to Myakka City

Cabin camping near Myakka City, Florida offers a unique blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Explore the Great Outdoors at Myakka River State Park

  • Enjoy the scenic beauty and wildlife at Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park, where you can spot alligators and various bird species while hiking the trails.
  • Experience the tranquility of nature at Oscar Scherer State Park Campground, which features well-maintained trails perfect for walking and biking.
  • Take advantage of the park's proximity to multiple beaches, making it easy to enjoy a day by the water after a night in a cozy cabin.

Cabin Comforts and Amenities

  • Stay at Camp Venice Retreat, where cabins come equipped with essential amenities, including electric hookups and access to a heated pool.
  • Experience the charm of Big Tree RV Resort, which offers spacious cabins and a welcoming community atmosphere.
  • Relax in the peaceful setting of Hardee Lakes Park, featuring well-maintained facilities and a serene environment perfect for unwinding.

Activities for Every Adventurer

  • Engage in outdoor fun at Thousand Trails Peace River, where you can enjoy fishing, kayaking, and hiking along the river.
  • Discover the local wildlife and enjoy nature trails at Bradenton / Hunsader Farms KOA, which also features a petting zoo and vegetable market for family-friendly activities.
  • Experience the unique offerings at The Bohemian Hideaway, where you can fish right from your cabin site and enjoy outdoor movie nights under the stars.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Myakka City, FL is Palmetto Ridge Campground — Myakka River State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 36 reviews.

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