Myakka River State Park

Myakka River State Park is a Florida state park managed by State Park and Recreation, about 8 miles from the community of Old Miakka. It covers a broad stretch of ground with several named trails and a paddling route within a short drive, making it a natural base for a day of hiking or time on the water in this part of the state. The cooler, drier months are the most comfortable time to visit. A nearby weather station records typical January highs around 74°F with lows near 50°F. By contrast, June through September averages 15 to 18 wet days a month, with highs in the low 90s. Hikers have several options close by. The William S Boylston Nature Trail is about 3 miles away, and the Myakka Hiking Trail and Bee Island Crosstrail are each roughly 4 miles off. For something different, the Myakka State Park Boulder climbing area sits about 3 miles away, and Big Slough, a canoeing route, lies about 9 miles out.