Little Manatee River State Recreation Area

Wimauma

The Little Manatee River is formed in a swampy area near Fort Lonesome and flows almost 40 miles before emptying into Tampa Bay. The river has been designated an Outstanding Florida Water and is part of Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve. It flows for four and one half miles through Little Manatee River State Recreation Area.

This 1,638-acre park offers camping, canoeing, picnicking and fishing. Equestrians may bring their horses to the park and enjoy several miles of riding trails.

Little Manatee River State Recreation Area is located four miles south of Sun City, off U.S. 301 on Lightfoot Road.

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