4.38270 reviewsPrice
$145 - $180/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
60 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
Price
$145 - $180/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
60 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
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20007 State Road 64 East, Bradenton, FL 34212
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Learn more about alerts →Anglers and boaters get the most from this park: the dock fishing is consistently productive for snook and redfish, the boat ramp handles vessels up to 24 feet, and fall weekends offer cooler temps with noticeably lighter bug pressure. Sites are spacious enough for families with
Speedway noise bleeds into west-side sites on race weekends, and there's no swimming despite being lakefront (staff actively discourage it due to alligators). Bring leveling blocks if you're towing, since several gravel sites run uneven.
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Fall offers the best balance of comfortable weather, lower humidity, and excellent boating and fishing conditions. Daytime highs typically range from the mid-70s to mid-80s°F (cooler by November) with crisp, mosquito-light evenings. Water levels are usually stable for launching from the park boat ramp and wildlife activity is especially visible along the shoreline. Crowds are generally moderate outside holiday weekends. Winter and early spring also draw campers seeking milder temperatures. Summer gets hot and humid fast; even April hikers report trails becoming uncomfortable quickly. Bug pressure rises in the warm months. Race events at the nearby speedway occur year-round, so avoiding those weekends matters more than picking a specific season for quiet.
Seasonal notes: fall offers best balance — lower humidity, comfortable temps, excellent boating/fishing.
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Koreshan State Park campground offers 60 campsites, each with electricity and water, a picnic table and a fire ring. A dump station is available for RV campers; the bathhouse includes a utility area with washers, dryers, sinks and vending machines. Firewood and ice are available at the ranger station. Four paved ADA campsites with concrete pads, picnic tables and ground grills are provided. Additional amenities include a boat ramp (maximum boat length 24 feet), a canoe/kayak launch (no rentals), a campfire circle, picnic pavilion, playground, parking and laundry facilities. Pets are allowed in the campground on a six-foot leash; service animals are welcome.
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