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Little Manatee River
The Little Manatee River is a river located in Wimauma, Florida. It is a tributary of the Manatee River and is part of the Tampa Bay estuary system. The river is approximately 25 miles long and is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and other recreational activities. The river is home to a variety of wildlife, including manatees, alligators, and a variety of fish species. The river is also a popular spot for bird watching, with a variety of wading birds, shorebirds, and waterfowl. The Little Manatee River is part of the Little Manatee River State Park, which offers camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities.
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MSBIZZPRODUCTIONS
We love taking our toddler here to have fun and burn some energy. Super beautiful and a vast park. They recently had a horse show and we enjoyed it quite a bit.
smellytoze
Day trip to this park to check it out for future camping. Great trails... bathrooms were clean (at least the ones we went into). AWESOME canoe/kayak launch. Perfectly set up for someone that is handicapped, also - I was extremely impressed! The person at the ranger station when we entered the park was super friendly!! This was on February 7th of 2025. I will update once we have a camping experience here.
Abby D
We spent one night at Little Manatee River State Park. It was inexpensive and easy to book. One night including full Hookups with power and water was $37.00. This state park also has equestrian camp sites and plenty of trails for horseback riding. There’s ample tables and covered areas for picnicking. Grills are available and firewood is also available for purchase at the ranger station if needed. The campground had clean bathrooms and washer/ dryer was also available for about $2.50 per load. The shower had a bit of trouble getting hot water in the women’s room, but my husband reported there was plenty of hot water in the men’s shower room. Little Manatee River State park was a very quiet and peaceful place to camp. We highly recommend a stop here if you’re in the Sun City/ Tampa area of Florida.
Sofia Torres
This is by far my favorite Florida state park I’ve been to. The trails having trees that tower over you and a very dense forest. I loved the different trails available and how diverse the area was. The pavilions were large and there were several picnic areas. There was also an area for equestrians, rv campers, and canoeing/kayaking. One of the trails was closed but it’s all the reason more for me to come again haha! We also were able to bring our dog along to explore with us! Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for beautiful trails and nice views.
Dennis Guikema
A welcome natural respite in an area experiencing unfettered development. Kayaking (with rentals at the Canoe Outpost) is my favorite way to experience the park. My daughter and I saw so much wildlife: Alligators, turtles, bald eagles, red shoulder hawk, herons, egrets, cardinal, catfish, and so much more! The trails in the park are well marked and a map is available at the entrance.