Region: Southwest
LAKE MANATEE STATE PARK
Bradenton, Florida
Contact Information
20007 Hwy 64 East
Bradenton, 34202
(941) 741-3028
Lake Manatee State Recreation Area is a perfect example of the quiet and relaxed atmosphere that some of Florida's natural areas have to offer. Extending along three miles of the south shore of Lake Manatee, these 556 acres were once used for farming, cattle grazing, turpentining and timbering.
Today, the 2,400 acre reservoir that makes up
Lake Manatee supplies drinking water to Manatee
and Sarasota Counties.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until
sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
Take exit 220 off of I-75. Lake Manatee State Park
is located 9 miles east of I-75 on State Road 64
in Bradenton, Florida.
Park ActivitiesBoat Ramp
A boat ramp and fishing dock are available for visitors
to use.
Boating
A Manatee County ordinance restricts boat motors to
20 horsepower or less. The ordinance also prohibits
water-skiing.
