Effective Nov. Currently the Canopy Walkway and Birdwalk area are closed for structural repairs. Some primitive campsites are still closed until storm debris can be removed. Please contact the Park Ranger Station for the most up to date conditions. Please remember to bring your own water. Bottled water is also available at no cost at the ranger station from 8 a.
Boat tours are not running due to seasonally dry conditions. Please call the ranger station at for details.
In a scene reminiscent of what early Native Americans and Spanish explorers witnessed, arching palm trees and live oaks are reflected on a winding tea-colored stream.
The cries of limpkins and osprey pierce the air while alligators and turtles sun lazily on logs and riverbanks. Boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the water while hikers and bicyclists explore miles of trails and backroads. Skip to main content. Breadcrumb Home Find a Park. Myakka River State Park Savor wildflower covered prairies, wild wetlands and gorgeous pinelands.
Hours 8 a. Contact Info Plan Your Visit. Myakka River is an amazing park to enjoy an immersive experience into a diverse and dynamic natural area that is the Real Florida. Experience Myakka by boat and tram! Enjoy a walk on the Canopy Walkway to see expansive views of the prairie. Myakka's waterways at Myakka provide water for the plants and animals in the park, as well as plenty of recreational opportunities for visitors.
