Myakka is a beautiful park – the Palmetto Ridge Campground
perfect for RV’s and the other two campgrounds nice for tents or small units.
Palmetto Ridge has large, well-spaced graveled parking sites that are very
nearly level. The most shaded sites in Palmetto ridge appeared to be 72, 75,
76, 77, and 78. There are new, modern bath houses, a birding
walk with board walk, boat ramp, several nature walks, fishing, horse trails,
ranger programs, and a visitor center. There is a concession area that boasts airboat
and tram tours, canoe, kayak, and bicycle rentals, as well as a gift shop and
café.
Prices in the gift shop and café seem a bit high.
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During our time there we saw deer, rabbits, vultures (be careful –
they eat the rubber off your windshield wipers), turtles, gators, roseate
spoonbills, little blue herons, snowy egrets, and mottled ducks.
We’ll plan here again even though the mosquitos were
ferocious! It would be a good spot to spend a holiday weekend as long as we
have made reservations early enough to get in one of the better sites.
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