Myakka River State Park

An absolute “must see” for the nature lover. Want to see the Everglades and especially alligators, but don’t want to drive all the way to Everglades National Park? Then this is the right place for you!

11 miles east of Hwy 75 on Rt. 72 (approx. 30 min. from Siesta Key – Clark Road extension).

Myakka State Park is the largest state park in Florida. As you drive through Myakka State Park, you will pass a small parking lot with signage for the Canopy Walkway. After a short walk you will reach the suspension bridge that leads you to the observation tower.

As you drive through Myakka State Park, you will pass a small parking lot with signs for the Canopy Walkway. After a short walk, you will reach the suspension bridge that leads to the observation tower. Climbing the 23-meter-high tower is rewarded with a magnificent view.

It is a very beautiful and unspoiled nature park on the Myakka River. Here you can experience pure nature, especially beautiful in a canoe, which you can rent there. If you don’t feel brave enough to paddle among alligators, you can take a ride on the large airboat. A ranger will explain everything to you in a very knowledgeable manner. You can also enjoy nature on foot, by bike (you can rent one there), or by train.

Frequently seen animals include alligators, vultures, a wide variety of water birds such as great blue herons, egrets, ibises, ospreys, anhingas, cormorants, squirrels, and hawks.

If you’re lucky: bald eagles (the national bird of the USA), deer, spoonbills, cranes, wild turkeys, white pelicans, foxes, raccoons, turtles, wild boars, otters, armadillos, various species of snakes, most of which are non-venomous, but you should still wear sturdy shoes when walking through grass and bushes.

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