Myakka River State Park
Myakka River State Park is a Florida State Park, that is located nine miles (14 km) east of Interstate 75 in Sarasota County and a portion of southeastern Manatee County on the Atlantic coastal plain. Its setting is 10 mi east of Bee Ridge. Records date it to 1941.
A state park, 10 mi east of Bee Ridge
Bee Ridge is the nearest base
Bee Ridge is 10 miles west, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 73–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1941
Myakka River State Park dates from 1941. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Myakka River State Park
Myakka River State Park is a Florida State Park, that is located nine miles (14 km) east of Interstate 75 in Sarasota County and a portion of southeastern Manatee County on the Atlantic coastal plain. This state park consists of 37,000 acres (150 km2), making it one of the state's largest parks. It is also one of the oldest parks in the state. It was delineated in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. A small portion (1,920 acres or 7.8 km2) of the park was the gift of the family of Bertha Palmer to the state. The park is managed and maintained by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Recreation and Parks, with help from the Friends of Myakka River. The park is named after the Myakka River, Florida's first "Wild and Scenic River".
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1941
- Elevation
- 16 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 8.4K a year
Staying near Myakka River State Park
The nearest towns with places to stay are Sarasota (59) and Venice (17).
Sarasota
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
58,458 people
16 mi northwest of Myakka River
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Myakka River | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 59 44 hotels · 9 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 58,458 | $463K | C+ |
| Venice 23% vacation homes | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 17 11 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 30,477 | $435K | — |
| Gulf Gate | 12 mi west | 20 min | 19 17 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 7,998 | $358K | — |
| Fruitville | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 15 12 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 15,172 | $413K | — |
| Laurel | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 14 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 11,741 | $479K | — |
| Siesta Key 52% vacation homes | 15 mi west | 20 min | 20 17 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 5,525 | $986K | — |
| Bee Ridge | 10 mi west | 15 min | 8 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 hostel | 10,334 | $412K | — |
| Osprey | 10 mi west | 15 min | 7 3 hotels · 1 motel · 3 campgrounds | 5,943 | $750K | — |
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Myakka River
More places people know lie within 56 miles.
Big draw42 mi Stadium & arenaTropicana Field
Big draw52 mi Stadium & arenaRaymond James Stadium
31 mi BeachAnna Maria Island
49 mi Stadium & arenaBenchmark International Arena
118 mi MuseumJohn and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
56 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Tampa3.8M visitors a year
41 mi MuseumSalvador Dalí Museum
37 mi Park & preserveFort De Soto ParkPhoto credits
Tropicana Field: EaglesFanInTampa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Raymond James Stadium: NASA, Public domain · Anna Maria Island: Bfpage at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Benchmark International Arena: Miosotis Jade, CC BY-SA 4.0 · John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art: Taty2007, CC BY 3.0 · Busch Gardens Tampa: Wolle8ball, CC BY 3.0 · Salvador Dalí Museum: Taty2007, CC BY 3.0 · Fort De Soto Park: Christopher Hollis, Public domain
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Quick answers on Myakka River
What town is Myakka River State Park near?
Bee Ridge, FL, about 10 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Myakka River State Park?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 73–83°.
How far is Myakka River State Park from Tampa?
About 51 miles north of Tampa, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Myakka River State Park?
Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ), about 18 miles away.
Where should I stay near Myakka River State Park?
Sarasota (16 mi, 59 places to stay), Venice (10 mi, 17 places to stay) and Gulf Gate (12 mi, 19 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Bee Ridge
Questions and tips go in Bee Ridge’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.