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Lake Manatee State Park is a 556-acre park extending three miles along the south shore of Lake Manatee. This 2400-acre reservoir supplies the drinking water for Manatee and Sarasota counties. The park offers camping, swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, a playground, and picnic area. A wide variety of plants and animals can be observed at the park. Fishing is excellent in Lake Manatee. There is a boat ramp, launching dock and ample spaces for boats & trailers For further information on this campground, please click on the following link: click here |
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Due to the state's varying drought conditions, Florida state parks and county officials are working to determine the appropriateness of open campfires and charcoal or propane grills. Please call direct, or select the park homepage, at www.floridastateparks.org, for information on current campfire and open flame policies. The park gates close at sunset. If you plan to arrive late, pleasecontact the park prior to 5 PM on the day of your arrival. Boat motors are restricted to 20 horsepower or less. A Florida freshwater fishing license is required for persons 16 years ofage and older. Pets are allowed in family camping areas overnight. Pets are notpermitted in the swimming area. Pets are welcome overnight in all thethe camping parks. Pet rules apply. For everyone's enjoyment, including pets, please observe the following pet camping rules. Failure to abide by these rules may result in the camper being asked to board the pet outside the park or check out of the campground. Domestic pets are permitted in designated day-use areas at all Florida State Parks. For the complete Florida State Parks Pet Policy, click here . Pets are not allowed in any state park cabins or cabin areas. All pets must be confined, leashed, or otherwise under the physical control of a person at all times. Leashes may not exceed six feet in length. This rule does not apply to horses and pack animals brought in for equestrian trail use. Pets must be well-behaved at all times. In campgrounds, pets must be confined in the owner's camping unit during designated quiet time hours, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. At other times, pets may be left unattended on the owner's campsite for no more than 30 minutes and must be leashed. Pet owners are required to pick up after their pets and properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles. Pets that are noisy, vicious, dangerous, disturbing or intimidating to other persons or pets, or which damage park resources, are considered to be nuisances and will not be permitted to remain in the park. Non-furbearing pets, such as reptiles, birds or fish, must be confined or under the physical control of the owner. Some animals may be prohibited on park property. Captive wild species, whether native or non-native and barnyard animals, except horses, are prohibited. Dogs, cats and other pets must be vaccinated as per Chapter 828, F.S. Florida Law. Owners do not need written proof of vaccination when registering to camp. Equestrians are required, upon request, to provide proof of negative Coggins test (EIA test) for each horse on areas administered by the division in accordance with F.A.C. 5C-18.010, 5C-18.011. This also applies to miniature horses that are service animals. Pets are not allowed at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs State Park because of the captive wildlife. The park provides complimentary kennels at the main entrance of the park on US 19 for those visitors traveling with pets. They are self-service and free. Service animals are welcome in all areas of the park where visitors are normally allowed. No one younger than 18 may camp overnight unless accompanied by aresponsible adult, who will remain onsite for the period rented. Due to county closures, swimming in the lake may be halted for periods of time. If you plan to swim, please call the park before you make a reservation to find out about the current conditions. |