State Park · Florida, United States
Lake Manatee State Park
Lake Manatee State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 549 acres (222 ha), established in 1970.
State Park · Florida, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Manatee 27°28′42″N 82°20′14″W / 27.4784°N 82.3372°W / 27.4784; -82.3372, Florida, United States |
| Area | 549 acres (222 ha) |
| Established | 1970 |
| Coordinates | 27.4781° N, 82.3361° W |
| Managed by | Florida state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lake Manatee State Park
Lake Manatee State Park (Lake Manatee State Recreation Area) is a 556-acre (2.3 km2) State Park in the U.S. state of Florida, located on the south shore of 2,400-acre (10 km2) Lake Manatee. It is 9 miles (14 km) east of I-75 on State Road 64 in Bradenton. It is made up of pine flatwoods, Sand Pine scrub, marshes, and hardwood forests. Activities include canoeing and kayaking, camping, boating, picnicking, swimming. Among the wildlife of the park are alligators, turtles, osprey. Amenities include a 60-site campground, boat ramp, dock, and picnic area. The park is open from 8:00 am till sundown year-round.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes — 60 sites |
|---|
Airports near this park
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- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) · Sarasota/Bradenton, United States · 14.6 miles away
- Tampa International Airport (TPA) · Tampa, United States · 36.4 miles away
- St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) · Pinellas Park, United States · 36.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Florida
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Manatee State Park?
Lake Manatee State Park is in Florida, United States (27.4781° N, 82.3361° W).
When was Lake Manatee State Park established?
Lake Manatee State Park was established in 1970, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lake Manatee State Park?
Lake Manatee State Park covers 549 acres (222 ha).
Does Lake Manatee State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Lake Manatee State Park has campgrounds with 60 sites.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Florida_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Florida state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Manatee_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).