Myakka State Forest, Protected forest in Sarasota and Charlotte Counties, Florida, US.
The Myakka State Forest extends over 37,000 acres of wetlands, pine flatwoods, and hardwood swamps along the Myakka River system.
The forest grounds were previously ranch lands where turpentine camps extracted pine sap for naval supply operations during the early 1900s.
The Gordon Smith Memorial Trail connects visitors with local natural heritage through a 1.5-mile nature path in the northern section.
Visitors can access the forest through the main entrance at 2000 South River Road in Englewood, with a daily fee of $2 per person.
The forest contains four primitive camping areas, including one site specifically designed for paddlers traveling along the Myakka River.
Location: Florida
GPS coordinates: 26.98010,-82.28110
Latest update: March 22, 2025 09:20
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