"Sacre bleu, what eez zis?
How on earth could I miss
Such a sweet, little succulent crab?
Quelle dommage! What a loss!
Here we go, in the sauce...
Add some flour, I think, just a dab.
Then I stuff you with bread...
It don't hurt, 'cause you're dead.
And you're certainly lucky, you are...
'Cause it's gonna be hot
In my big silver pot
Tout à l'heure, mon poisson!
Au revoir!"
– Les Poissons, The Little Mermaid
Myakka River State Park is one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks popular for hiking, fishing, camping and wildlife observation. If you are going out on the trails, bring plenty of water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Cell phone coverage is unreliable, so a trail map and GPS are highly recommended. Depending on the season, the trails may be wet. To avoid an unpleasant wildlife encounter, watch where you put your hands and feet.
Park Entrance Fees as of January 2018 are:
• Vehicle (2-8 people): $6.00
• Vehicle (1 person): $4.00
• Extra passengers: $2.00
• Motorcycle: $4.00
• Pedestrians & bicyclists: $2.00
Placed with permission of Park Manager Steve Giguere.