Florida State Parks- Manatee Springs

Campsites are spacious enough for up to 40 foot trailers / motor homes, but most of the rigs we saw were smaller.  Our RP 177 nestled right in with plenty of room to put up the R-Dome.  Oak, Hickory and palm trees shade each site.  Power and water, along with a picnic table and fire ring, are provided.  A dump station is available on your way out.  Rest rooms and showers are conveniently located.

Pets are allowed, on a leash, but not in the swimming area or on the boardwalk that follows the spring race out to the River.  It is in this spring race that one might glimpse a West Indian Manatee during the winter months when the Gulf waters get too cool.

The snack bar / concession stand was closed during our mid-week visit, but I have tent camped there years ago and when open it provides a source of camping related essentials as well as fast food and soft beverages.  Picnic tables and covered pavilions are available for both campers and day visitors.

Fees are a very reasonable $20. per night, with a 50% discount available to Florida Senior Citizens, (65 years old, or, as in my case, older!)

Highly Recommended