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 Florida State Parks
Rentals, Attractions and Fun Things To Do Here
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Road 72
Sarasota, FL 34241
Phone: 941-361-6511
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| Myakka River State Park is one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks. The Florida Wild and Scenic Myakka River flows through 57 square miles of wetlands, prairies and woodlands. Myakka is popular for hiking, fishing, camping, and wildlife observation.
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Madira Bickel Mount State Archaeological Site
Bayshore Dirve
Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone: 941-723-4536
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| This ancient Native American site was the first in Florida to be designated a State Archaeological Site. Karl and Madira Bickel donated the mound and surrounding property to the state in 1948. The flat-topped ceremonial mound-composed of sand, shell, and village debris-measures 100 by 170 feet at the base and is 20 feet in height. Archaeological excavations have disclosed at least three periods of Native American cultures, the earliest dating back 2,000 years.
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Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
3708 Patten Ave
Ellenton, FL 34222
Phone: 941-723-4536
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| Today, the mansion is furnished in the style of a successful mid-19th century plantation. Guided tours of the house are given six times a day, Thursday through Monday and there are picnic tables on the grounds. The visitor center is open from 9:00 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursday through Monday; it is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year´s Day. Located in Ellenton on U.S. 301 East.
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Little Manatee River State Park
215 Lightfoot Rd.
Wimauma, FL 33598
Phone: 813-671-5002
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| The Little Manatee River begins in a swampy area near Fort Lonesome and flows almost 40 miles before emptying into Tampa Bay. The river has been designated an Outstanding Florida Water and is part of the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve. Visitors can fish along the banks of the river. Wildlife enthusiasts can enjoy hiking a six-and-a-half mile trail through the park's northern wilderness area. For those who prefer their hikes on horseback, the park has 12 miles of equestrian trails and four equestrian campsites.
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Lake Manatee State Park
20007 State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
Phone: 941-741-3028
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| Lake Manatee State Park extends along three miles of the south shore of Lake Manatee, our namesake, which serves as a water reservoir for Manatee and Sarasota counties. The park habitat consists primarily pine flatwoods and sand pine scrub with some depression marshes and hardwood forests. A boat ramp provides easy access to the lake; boat motors must be less than 20 horsepower. Canoeing and kayaking are popular activities.
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Oscar Scherer State Park
1843 S. Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL 34229
Phone: 941-483-5956
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| A large acreage of scrubby flatwoods makes this park one of the best places to see Florida scrub-jays, a threatened species found only in Florida. Fifteen miles of trails through these beautiful natural areas provide opportunities for hiking, bicycling, and wildlife viewing. Canoeists and kayakers can paddle along South Creek, a blackwater stream that flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
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