Oh, constant singer in the night
And ruthless prober of my skin
You flimsy, winged satellite
How did you manage to get in?
Your whining voice inside the screen
Tells me you're much disturbed
As to whether "in" is really "in"
Now that your liberty is curbed.
I'm long past the point now
I don't care if you bite
But please stop your crooning
And let me sleep, one night.
– Gilbert Byron
DO NOT PARK on the service road or block the gate. Cache may be reached by hiking/biking the dirt service road that runs along the fence line from the main park road to Alligator Point. This trail is an out-and-back.
ATTENTION: Alligator Point may flood during the rainy season. If the trail is under water, there may be alligators present. Turn around. It is illegal to approach or feed alligators in Florida.
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 2025 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.