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"Take nothing but pictures.
Leave nothing but footprints."
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1247 Hagle Park Road
Bradenton FL 34212
(941) 747-3909
Toll Free (888) 57CANOE
Fax: (941)
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This page is dedicated to our Manatee County Park
Rangers. The many hours for they are there to assist in every word
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This Manatee County park is an undiscovered gem to canoers and
kayakers. It is approximately 2.4 miles up river from Ray's Canoe Hideaway.
Rye Wilderness is a passive recreational use, 145-acre park with
varied outdoor usage. It rests on both sides of the Manatee River,
extending from the Rye Road Bridge to the dam at Lake Manatee,
approximately three miles.
Rye park consists of oak hammocks, pine forest, wetlands, palmetto
fields and has a wide diversity of wildlife. |
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Click on any image to go to the page with full sized photos.
It may take a minute, so be patient! It's worth it!
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From the river, Rye Wilderness Park has a Canoe Pull Out, marked
by a small sign. You can leave your canoe or kayak pulled well
off the river bank at the bottom of the hiking trail and walk
up to the Park. Just be sure to secure your paddles so joyriders
can't "borrow" your boat. |
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For day visitors, Rye Wilderness Park is a wonderful stopping
place along the Manatee River. You can stretch your legs or make
it your destination for a half or full day paddling adventure.
The park offers shaded picnic tables with barbecue grills, a playground,
horseshoe pit, volleyball court, and nature trails for horseback
riding, hiking and mountain biking. |
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A large Playground for kids of all ages! |
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The park has a Ranger Station which includes the Park Office,
a pay phone, restrooms and, for campers, hot and cold showers.
The park office phone number is (941)776-0900. |
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Rye Wilderness Park has a 32-site tent campground. Camping check-in
is between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. There is NO admission fee. However,
overnight primitive camping is $10+ tax per night per site, up to eight
people at one site. Reservations are NOT accepted by the park;
policy is first come first serve. BUT... Ray's will go reserve
a site for you if you are arriving late or want to assure a site.
Simply call us at (941) 747-3909. |
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The Typical Campsite has a picnic table, barbecue grill and campfire
circle. |
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Picnicking is on a "first come, first served" basis. There are
various picnic areas available with table, grill and trash cans.
A Group Picnic Pavilion is available free if no one else has
reserved it. You can reserve it by calling the Manatee
County Conservation Land Management Div. at (941) 776-0900 . Dimensions: 22' x 38'
with bar-b-q pit. |
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Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Horseback Riding Trails are available.
Just be sure to bring your own horse or bike! |
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This is part of the Manatee River. It is considered fresh water
and is governed and enforced by The Florida Game and Freshwater
Fish Commission. |
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The Entrance to Rye Wilderness Park by automobile is on Rye Road,
just 2 miles from Ray's Canoe Hideaway. To get there, at the end of Hagle Park Road turn left (east)
on Upper Manatee River Road, at the next intersection turn left
onto Rye Road, on the other side of the Rye Bridge turn right
at the Rye Wilderness Park sign. |
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