Myakka River State Park - Drive Through Park & Campground

Myakka River State Park is over 37,000 acres of stunning views, diverse wildlife, and endless adventures.🌴 From its canopy walk overlooking a vast sabal palm hammock to its exceptional birding and paddling opportunities, this park offers something for everyone to enjoy. It’s also part of the 130,000-acre “Myakka Island,” a connected network of conservation and working lands between the Myakka and Peace rivers that keeps the Florida Wildlife Corridor thriving and supports the health of the Charl

22K views · 224 reactions | ☀️ MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK  Climb the canopy walkway and savor wildflower-covered prairies at Myakka River State Park! *The observation tower is currently closed due to COVID-19* | Zack Perry | Facebook

🌴 Myakka River State Park: Where “Old Florida” Still Roars 🐊 Not everyone makes it to Deep Hole — the wild heart of Myakka River State Park. It’s a 3-mile trek through towering oaks draped in Spanish moss, ending at a sight that’ll leave you breathless (and maybe a little nervous): hundreds — sometimes hundreds — of alligators basking along the shore. This isn’t the glossy, brochure-ready Florida of white sands and blue water. This is the untamed side — raw, wild, and unforgettable. For some,