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Manatee Springs State Park
State Park Information
State Park Overview
Camping
Full Facility Camping
Manatee Springs State Park has a 92-site campground with electricity and water in each site. These sites are available for tent or RV use. There are comfort stations centrally located in each of the loops. Comfort stations provide hot showers, toilets and sink facilities. Sites 26-39 and site number 48 are for tent camping only. Located in the Magnolia 1 camping area, these sites allow park visitors to camp in a more rustic setting. Pets are allowed in all camping areas. Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance for camping by calling Reserve America at 1-800-326-3521.
Youth Camping
Organized groups of six or more can camp in the Primitive Youth Camp Area. These facilities offer drinking water and an outdoor shower. These areas are reserved for non-profit, organized groups.
RV
Manatee Springs State Park has a 92-site campground with electricity and water in each site. These sites are available for tent or RV use. There are comfort stations centrally located in each of the loops. Comfort stations provide hot showers, toilets and sink facilities. Sites 26-39 and site number 48 are for tent camping only. Located in the Magnolia 1 camping area, these sites allow park visitors to camp in a more rustic setting. Pets are allowed in all camping areas. Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance for camping by calling Reserve America at 1-800-326-3521.
Boating
Motor boats can tie off at our floating dock located on the river. The park can be accessed by the 300 yard boardwalk into the spring?s area.
Canoeing & Kayaking
Our Visitor Service Provider offers weekend river trips at several camp sites. Reservations for rental items can be made by contacting Suwannee River Tours at 352-490-9797 or 1-877-362-3213 or email Chris Brown.
Ranger led paddling trips on the Suwannee River are scheduled once a month during the summer and fall months. Weekly Manatee paddling trips are scheduled every Wednesday at noon from December 1st through the last week of March. Reservations required for ranger led paddles. Call the park at 352-493-6072 for details.
Swimming
Fishing and Hunting
Fishing
Freshwater fishing from the parks boardwalk along the spring run and in the Suwannee River is always popular. Largemouth bass, catfish and a variety of panfish will delight the lucky angler.
History of the Area
Humans have been coming to Manatee Springs for thousands of years. Once a major Timucuan Indian village stood at the springs. The Seminoles hunted the forests and fished the rivers.
Europeans and Americans are the newest visitors to Manatee Springs. All cultures came for the same reason the natural resources.
In 1949 the State of Florida began buying the springs and the adjacent land to forever preserve it. Manatee Springs opened as a state park in 1955 for the enjoyment of Florida residents and visitors.