Myakka River Campground

The Great Outdoors

When you book an RV rental in Sarasota, you'll be close to an abundance of pleasant seaside cities and have ease of access to them thanks to Interstate 75. But the magnificent nature parks and beaches of Florida will absolutely blow your mind when you book an RV in Sarasota County and make an effort to get out into nature. Myakka River Campground is part of the larger Myakka River State Park, so you can enjoy one of the largest and most gorgeous natural areas in all of Florida. Nature trails connect the campground with the rest of the park, great for hiking, biking, and even horseback riding. Whether its birdwatching on amazing boardwalks in the wetlands or climbing lofty sand dunes, it doesn’t matter; you are bound to have a blast when you stay at this state park with your RV rental.Another dazzling park worth your time is Oscar Scherer State Park, a much smaller but equally impressive park nonetheless. The park, like many other places in Florida, is a known sanctuary for migratory birds enjoying some rest and relaxation during their thousand-mile journeys. Stunning beaches, marshes, and forests can be found in different parts of this recreation area, while hiking, kayaking, biking, swimming, fishing, and scuba diving are some of the most commonly enjoyed activities.Florida has more than just state parks and beaches. Some of the most beautiful national parks in the country can be found in South Florida, like Biscayne National Park over by Miami on the eastern side of Florida. Everglades National Park is closer and easier to reach and is one of the largest and best-known national parks in the country. This sprawling wilderness area covers over one and a half million acres, and at one point, covered most of the southern part of the state. You can see mountain lions, manatees, alligators, flamingos, pythons, and other incredible wildlife when you hike or boat through this natural wonderland in the south.

Exploring the City

Myakka River Campground is located inland from the coastline, where most of the seaside towns and cities are situated. A short drive to one of these coastal hamlets is guaranteed to yield some results as far as sightseeing goes, like charming Venice by the sea. A stroll down its main streets in the heart of town will enable you to do some high-end window shopping, fine dining, and art gallery perusing. Drinking a nice glass of wine while watching the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico is a fabulous way to end any day,The Ideal Classic Cars Museum & Showroom is a wonderful experience for those who love cars and speed. Here you can see a myriad of impressive cars from nearly every era of American history since the advent of motorized vehicles. Three acres of land dotted with classic muscle cars and antiquated vehicles is a sight to behold, especially with their pristine condition.The Venice Museum & Archives contains a great deal of information concerning the city’s history as well as the history of the surrounding area. Twenty thousand artifacts are held in this cherished museum, from Native American artwork and tools to items used by the first European settlers to step foot in the region. Even the building is a work of art, considered a National Historic Landmark built back in 1927. Its Mediterranean style is heralded as a fabulous example of the architectural style. You can do a great deal more if you don’t mind taking a trip up to Tampa or down to Fort Myers when you camp in an RV near Myakka River Campground.