Myakka State Forest

Myakka State Forest
A map showing the location of the park in Florida
LocationSarasota County, Florida
Nearest cityNorth Port
Coordinates26°58′48.23″N 82°16′51.87″W / 26.9800639°N 82.2810750°W / 26.9800639; -82.2810750
Area8,593 acres (34.77 km2)
Established1995 (1995)
Governing bodyFlorida Department of Environmental Protection

The Myakka State Forest is in the U.S. state of Florida. The 8,593-acre (35 km2) forest is located on the southwest coast, in North Port. It has hiking and bicycle trails as well as a paddlecraft boat launch.[1] As of 2025, admission is $2 per car. It is at 2000 South River Rd.

See also

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Specific

  1. ^ "Myakka State Forest". visitsarasota.com. Retrieved December 18, 2025.