Port Charlotte, Florida
Top Spots in and near Port Charlotte
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Sarasota, Florida
Deep Hole Trail
4.4 mi / 0 ft gainTucked in the Myakka Wilderness, along the Myakka River, is Deep Hole. After hiking through expansive Florida dry prairie and hammocks of ancient trees draped with spanish moss, you come to a large sinkhole, 200 ft across and 130 ft deep. During the dry season it is home to hundreds of american a...Read more -
Sarasota, Florida
Urfer Family Park Loop
0.8 mi / 289 ft gainUrfer Family Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Sarasota, Florida.Read more -
Sarasota, Florida
Kayak the South Lido Mangrove Tunnels
4.8Before entering South Lido County Park, take a left turn on Taft Drive for the kayak launch area. Parking is available at the end of the road. Multiple companies offer kayak and stand up paddle (SUP) rentals and tours at the launch site, but feel free to bring your own. Launch your kayak or SUP b...Read more -
Estero, Florida
Kayak the Estero River at Koreshan State Park
5.0Go to the Koreshan State Park. The fee is $5 per car + $4 to access the boat ramp. (If you don't have your own, you can rent kayaks and canoes from the park or from Estero River Tackle & Canoe Outfitters). Go to the boat ramp. Here you have two options:A. You can go left (west) towards Estero...Read more -
Sebring, Florida
Hike the Ancient Hammock Trail
5.00.6 miHighlands Hammock State Park is one of the best places in all of Florida! There are multiple trails to choose from, but if you want to see ancient oak trees in a quintessential swamp then the Ancient Hammock Trail is your best bet. The boardwalk meanders through the swampy forest and you can be o...Read more -
Bradenton Beach, Florida
Leffis Key
0.81 mi / 49 ft gainLeffis Key is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bradenton Beach, Florida.Read more -
Venus, Florida
Hike the Florida Scrub Nature Trail at Archbold Research Station
2 miThe Archbold Research station has plenty to see as they have a visitor center with exhibits, but the main attraction for me is the great nature trail that takes you through a very unique habitat called Florida Scrub. In this habitat you find a diverse amount of wildlife that is only found in thes...Read more -
Wimauma, Florida
Hike Little Manatee River Loop
5.06.5 miThis 6.5 mile trailhead is actually located outside the main entrance, just north of the river off of US 301 S. The park charges a $4 entrance fee and it is recommended that you enter the main park to use restrooms and/or refill water bottles as those facilities are nonexistent at the outside-th...Read more
Escape to the Sunshine
VISIT FLORIDA, serves as Florida's official source for travel planning. What can be discovered beyond Florida’s 825 miles of beaches? How about 320 freshwater springs, 175 state parks, infinite mangrove tunnels and hidden caverns. Let your adventure begin. Follow Your Sunshine.
Camping and Lodging in Port Charlotte
Alva, Florida
W.P. Franklin N
Overview
Visitors flock to W.P. Franklin Campground for its well-kept facilities and location on the Caloosahatchee River, where campers ...
Alva, Florida
W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area
Overview
WP Franklin South Recreation Area is a day use area located on the Caloosahatchee River adjacent to the WP Franklin Lock and Dam...
Saint James City, Florida
Fort Myers / Pine Island KOA Holiday
This tropical KOA has all the comforts of home - and more - including a fantastic location on Pine Island, the "Tarpon Capital of the Wor...
Myakka City, Florida
Bradenton / Hunsader Farms KOA Holiday
We are a family farm with a produce market, ice cream shop, cafe and petting zoo. We have large sites and many shaded sites. Also stay in...