Camping
Sarasota County state parks, preserves and campgrounds are the perfect setting for your next camping trip — whether it's tent camping or RV camping. Sarasota camping gives you direct access to beaches, kyaking, birding and hiking. Come camp with us.
Myakka River State Park
Myakka River State Park is one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks protecting one of the State's most diverse natural areas. The Myakka River, designated as a Florida Wild and Scenic River, flows through wetlands,...
Myakka State Forest
Myakka State Forest is perfect for those who like to watch wildlife. Over 100 species of birds, including scrub jay and owls have been sighted here and the forest is listed in the southern section of the Great Florida Birding...
Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State Park is the Crown Jewel of Sarasota County’s Habitat Conservation Plan. A large acreage of scrubby flatwoods makes the park one of the best places to see Florida scrub jays, a threatened bird species...
Turtle Beach Campground
There’s nothing quite like the experience of camping on a Florida beach. Turtle Beach Campground, located on Siesta Key next to Turtle Beach Park, offers one of the few remaining opportunities to park a recreational...
