Florida Manatee Park

Liz d wrote a review aug 2020.

Florida manatee park. One of the most popular spots to see florida s famous manatee residents blue springs state park covers more than 2 600 acres. Whether you are considering a brief stop at lee county manatee park in fort myers to catch a glimpse of the florida manatees or are planning a leisurely day of kayaking along the nearby waters a stop at this park offers a family friendly and educational nature experience. So whether you want to see wildlife swim a little dive or just enjoy the view manatee springs state park will be here for you. Located north of orlando in orange city this park is a designated manatee refuge where during winter months from november to march visitors can come and see the growing population of west indian manatees at the spring s overlooks.

Optimum viewing times are between the months of november and march. Several viewing areas a butterfly garden and picnic shelters are available. Lake manatee state park is located 15 miles east of bradenton on state road 64. Address phone number manatee park reviews.

Lake manatee state park bradenton. The park s natural habitats consists primarily of pine flatwoods and sand pine scrub with some depression marshes and hardwood forest. A hike down one of our trails is like taking a step back in time providing a glimpse of the real florida. Optimum viewing times are between the months of november and march when the gulf temperature is below 68f and are generally not present during the warm summer months.

A sparkling spring run and boardwalk beneath a cypress forest make manatee springs state park a breathtaking destination for visitors to this unique florida gem. The everglades wetlands is one of the most unique and fascinating ecosystems in florida. Manatee park is a non captive refuge for the florida manatee. Manatee park fort myers.

Address phone number lake manatee state park reviews. Manatee park is a non captive refuge for the florida manatee. Boat ramp ranger station travel trailer hook ups nice boat children swim wonderful campground canoe rentals real florida old florida campers alligators armadillo fishing picnic nature. Located across from florida power and light and directly on the warm water discharge canal manatee park is another wintertime haven where large concentrations of florida manatees can be seen.

Lee county manatee park fort myers. Florida fl southwest gulf.