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Myakka River State Park Drive
Park Drive, North Drive · Myakka River State Park → North Drive
The drive
The park drive at Myakka River State Park starts just inside the SR 72 entrance and runs past Upper Myakka Lake and the river's grassy marshes. It then becomes North Drive, a shaded road through oak and palm hammocks. The paved road is about seven miles, with low speed limits.
The road is narrow and winding, with alligators and wading birds beside it. This drive ends near the park's north gate.
The north gate opens only on Saturdays, Sundays and state holidays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On other days North Drive is an out-and-back from the main entrance.
Along the way
- Myakka River State Park (SR 72)
- North Drive (near the north gate)
Good to know
- The park charges a per-vehicle entrance fee; it was $6 at last check.
- The park is open 8 a.m. to sunset, every day.
- The paved road is about seven miles in all, so most of it is on this drive.
Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Myakka River State Park.
Questions about this drive
How long is the Myakka River State Park drive?
The park drive and North Drive total 6.6 miles and take about 20 minutes.
Is there a fee to drive through Myakka River State Park?
Yes. The park charges a per-vehicle entrance fee, $6 at last check.
When is the north gate at Myakka River State Park open?
The North Gate is open only on Saturday, Sunday and state holidays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.