Manatee Springs State Park is a unique part of the Florida state parks system. Recently, they've implemented a new system, which is proving to be difficult for people to use. When reservations are made, they don't seem to be honored, and if you don't Manatee Springs State Park is a unique part of the Florida state parks system. Recently, they've implemented a new system, which is proving to be difficult for people to use. When reservations are made, they don't seem to be honored, and if you don't make a reservation, you're placed in an undesirable site, even though much of the park is empty. I originally intended to visit the springs, but upon arriving, I found them to be filled with non-campers who were drinking, which is prohibited in the park unless you buy it from the snack bar. I have been to many state parks in the US, and whoever is running this park system should consult someone about narcissism. Despite all this, the deer roam freely through the campgrounds. I won't be returning, as I still need a vacation. Additionally, there were a lot of unregistered campers. The park provides emergency services, but you can't make outgoing calls, and there's no free TV service or cable. Furthermore, there's no signal on your phone. If you like this kind of thing, have fun, but it seems to me that parks were originally created to preserve nature. Whoever took the photos must have done so when the park was closed, as it looks more like a cash cow. more ... hide ...

Camped there For a week Beautiful grounds and springs Great hiking Concession a hit with friendly attendants and fantastic ribs Deer galore Would have given a 5 but there were ticks galore so be aware

Beautiful park You walk right down steps into the river can swim in the beautiful water We camped there too it was great There was a grapefruit tree near the sites so several of us campers got to eat some It was so cool Just a wild natural kind o Beautiful park You walk right down steps into the river can swim in the beautiful water We camped there too it was great There was a grapefruit tree near the sites so several of us campers got to eat some It was so cool Just a wild natural kind of place Great staff too all around gem of a place more ... hide ...

Only place Ive found my dig can go in the water

Stopped for lunch rain cut short or visitnBeautiful place