Lakewood Ranch Fla

[caysea7254]

My DH and I will be visiting family in this area and wondering if anyone knows of a nice place to camp for a couple of days. Thanks Tara

[Laman]

I have not been at the park when there was just the open-wheel racing was going on. The oval track is quiet a ways farther back from the HWY so the noise factor might not be as bad. I would suggest maybe calling the rangers and get their opinion.
It is a shame about the noise because it is a nice park, nothing fancy but good sites, power and restrooms.

[sher9570]

caysea7254 wrote:
Laman, are there races the weekend of sept. 20th. And thanks for warning cause no way would we want that. 🙂

Looks like from their schedule they have Open Wheel Modify racing on the 20th.
You might want to look at Sun n Fun...great park on Fruitville road.

Sher

[caysea7254]

Laman, are there races the weekend of sept. 20th. And thanks for warning cause no way would we want that. 🙂

[Laman]

I live about 10 miles from Lake Manatee State park, been there many times its a nice quiet park, EXCEPT when you are there on a race weekend. The Desoto Racetrack is right aross HWY 64 with the dragstrip close to the highway. I have been at the park when they are practising on Thursdays and Fridays and you literally needed earmuffs if you wanted to stay outside the MH. Racedays are even worse and the races go on into the night.

Just fair warning.

[caysea7254]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I think we will do Manatee Lake State Park. It looks like that would be only about 9miles north of where we need to be. Thanks again Tara

[maznchle]

x2 for su and fun in sarasota. easy location for lots of places.pk

[bighog01]

Sun n Fun just south of Lakewood Ranch is awesome!

[lj2654]

Or Manatee River State park. Both are great State parks.

[Twomed]

Lake Manatee SP

We stay here when visiting friends in Lakewood. 🙂