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Lake Manatee
Lake Manatee State Park, Manatee, FloridaLakeDesignated swim beach
Lake Manatee State Park has a designated swimming beach on a human-made reservoir.
- Water
- Lake
- Entry
- $5 per vehicle.
- Swim hours
- 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.
- Facilities
- Swimming beach, showers, children's playground, picnic area
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguard is provided.
- Dogs
- Pets are allowed in the park on a six-foot handheld leash but are not allowed in the swimming area.
- Managed by
- Florida State Parks
Getting there
Rules to know before you go
- Swim only in designated areas.
- Keep pets on a six-foot handheld leash.
- Pets are not allowed in the swimming area.
- Swim at your own risk.
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Questions about Lake Manatee
Can you swim at Lake Manatee?
Yes. Swimming is allowed at the designated beach in Lake Manatee State Park. No lifeguard is provided.
Does it cost anything to swim at Lake Manatee?
$5 per vehicle.
Are dogs allowed at Lake Manatee?
Pets are allowed in the park on a six-foot handheld leash but are not allowed in the swimming area.
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