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Lake Manatee State Park

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🏕️ CampgroundGulf Coast / SarasotaFlorida
Lake Manatee State Park
🟢 18 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12
Availability checked 1d ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Lake Manatee State Park in Florida has 18 open booking windows on the Florida State Parks reservation site right now, the soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook — pick dates there →sites Loop 1 030, Loop 2 056, Loop 1 004, 023, Loop 2 035, 046
Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 112 nights🗓 weekendbook — pick dates there →sites Loop 2 042
Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Loop 2 059
Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook — pick dates there →👥 010 & 011 next to each othersites Loop 1 008, 010, 011, 013, 019, Loop 2 032, 045, 049, 057, 058
Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Loop 2 044
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook — pick dates there →👥 3 in a row, 020–022 next to each othersites Loop 1 002, 009, 014, 015, 018, 020, 021, 022, 025, 027, Loop 2 037, 048, 051
Wed Oct 14 – Sat Oct 173 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Loop 2 041
Thu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 183 nights🗓 weekendbook — pick dates there →sites Loop 2 060
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 8.0 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 28 openings at Lake Manatee State Park over the last 30 days, on 27 separate days, most of them for stays 5–31 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Lake Manatee State Park FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Lake Manatee State Park?

Lake Manatee State Park in Florida takes campsite reservations through the Florida State Parks reservation site. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Lake Manatee State Park when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Lake Manatee State Park often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Lake Manatee State Park?

CampSage's scans caught 28 openings at Lake Manatee State Park over the last 30 days, on 27 separate days, most of them for stays 5–31 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Where is Lake Manatee State Park located?

Lake Manatee State Park is located in Gulf Coast / Sarasota, Florida. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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