Lake Manatee State Park, FL

Lake Manatee State Park is a 556-acre state park on the south side of 2,400-acre Lake Manatee in Florida, United States. State Road 64 in Bradenton is 9 miles east of I-75. Pine flatwoods, Sand Pine scrub, marshes, and hardwood forests make up the landscape.

Is it possible to swim at Lake Manatee?

Swimming is allowed in a designated area of Lake Manatee, and there is a shower facility nearby. A huge picnic place near the lake is situated in a sand pine scrub region. For a charge, a picnic pavilion can be reserved. Only a short walk from the lake, campers may enjoy full-service camping.

Are alligators present in Lake Manatee?

Yes, there are gators (get used to it, whiners; this is Florida), as well as extremely kind rangers. There are bike and canoe rentals available for a small price. This review represents the personal opinion of a Tripadvisor member, not TripAdvisor LLC.

Is Lake Manatee home to any manatees?

In the mid-1960s, a dam was built over the Manatee River, creating the lake. Despite the park's name, visitors will not be able to observe manatees because the dam prevents them from accessing the lake.