Manatee Springs State Park Campground
About the Business
Manatee Springs State Park Campground is a picturesque retreat located at 12451 NW 115th Ave in Chiefland, Florida, United States. This campground offers a unique experience with its stunning 800-foot boardwalk that winds through a majestic cypress forest overlooking the breathtaking first-magnitude springs.
Please note that as of Jan. 8, 2024, the River Boardwalk and Pavilion are closed for maintenance, and the river boat dock is available for emergency use only. Additionally, the Usher boat ramp is temporarily closed due to flooding as of April 4, 2024.
To protect the forests, guests are asked not to bring their own firewood into the park due to the emerald ash borer infestation. Wood is available for purchase at the park for $10, including sales tax. For more information, please contact the park at 352-493-6072.
Visitors can enjoy swimming in the cool waters of Manatee Springs, which release an impressive 100 million gallons of water daily. Keep an eye out for manatees in the cooler months, as well as a variety of birds, mammals, and fish year-round. The park also offers 8.5 miles of nature trails and easy access to the 32-mile Nature Coast State Trail, perfect for biking enthusiasts. Don't miss the chance to explore this natural oasis and reconnect with the great outdoors at Manatee Springs State Park Campground.
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12451 NW 115th Ave, Chiefland, FL 32626, United States
Reviews
"We enjoyed our time here. Cool spot to see birds and the manatees. If you want to get up close and personal, swimming is a great option. They swim right by you. One of our group wanted to swim with them. He got waste deep in the water when the ranger told him he couldn't go towards them. He can touch them if they swim towards him but he can't go to them. She waited till he was in the water before telling him that. Mind you, he wasn't wearing swim trucks. Would have been a cool experience. Really cool place, though."
"Great experience for my 1st camping trip. The deer are friendly as the armadillos are not scared of people either. Beautiful scenic boardwalk trail."
"Wow! What an awesome state park and campground! The grounds here are manacured and very well maintained. The springs are absolutely gorgeous. The only negative is zero cell service in the park. I'm not sure what would happen in an emergency? I have Verizon and could not make a call or text. I was also told that the other cell services did not work either. If you don't care about cell service then this is a great park!"
"As a first time camper I had site Magnolia #35 and thought everything was great!! Very well maintained bathrooms, very quiet from 11 pm to 7 am, very safe, very friendly staff, well supervised. I saw the security people pass by in the golf cart several times a day. I was able to text my family from the campground. I got to see many manatees, dears, fireflies and a bobcat. There were a lot of bugs, but I didn`t get bitten, luckily."
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