Myakka River Resources

The Myakka River is well protected by state and local management, thus preserving it’s “Wild & Scenic” and  “Florida Outstanding Water” designations. Limits to the infrastructure of boat ramps, canoe & kayak launches help keep river traffic and loading to manageable levels that create the least possible impact on the river corridor. The balance between access to the public and preservation of the natural resource is a constant concern and regular topic for river management members.

There are currently two public access and two private access locations on the Northern Freshwater areas of the Myakka River. The areas furthest North on the river provide the most scenic and least inhabited areas.

The Locations open to the public are:

• Myakka State Park
  13208 State Rd 72
  Sarasota, FL
  Provides hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing/kayaking, picnicking,  airboat rides, horse trails, and concessions. $User Fee for ramp.
  

• Snook Haven
  5000 East Venice Avenue
  Venice, FL
  Provides a boat ramp, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, picnicking, restrooms, and a restaurant. $User Fee for ramp.
• Marina Park
  7030 Chancellor Blvd.
  North Port, FL
  Provides a boat ramp, fishing, picnicking facilities. Has ADA accessible facilities and a floating dock. FREE ramp.
  
• El Jobean Park
  4333 Kerrigan Circle
  El Jobean, FL
  Provides a boat ramp, Bait Shop, and Citco Marine Fueling Station. $User fee for ramp.
  

The Private Locations are:

• CampVenice Retreat
  4085 East Venice Avenue
  Venice, FL
  Provides a private waterfront camping retreat for RVs, Tents, Cabins, concrete boat ramp, canoe&kayak launch, rental canoes, propane.

• Ramblers Rest
  5000 N River Road
  Venice, FL
  Provides RV sites, Park Model Sites, concrete boat ramp, canoe&kayak launch.

• Myakka River Oyster Bar
  121 Playmore Dr.
  Venice, FL
  Provides a boat ramp, restaurant, bar.