Manatee County Natural Resources
Ready to spend a night under the stars? Camping at Rye Preserve returns this Friday, November 6! Enjoy a peaceful weekend surrounded by nature, with camping available every Friday and Saturday night through April 2027.
This season, reservations must now be made online. In-person, cash, and same-day reservations will no longer be accepted. Reservations must be made by 5pm on the day you are camping. Plan your next outdoor adventure today!
How to Book a Campsite at Rye Preserve
1) View the Reservation Page
At the top of the campsite reservation page, you will see information about the campsites and a campground map. On the left is the availability calendar, and on the right is an interactive map showing each campsite.
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2) Check Campsite Availability
The standard view displays the full list of campsites and the weekends they are available.
Availability Tip: Available nights are indicated by an "A" on the calendar.
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3) Select Your Check-in and Check-out Dates
To select your check-in night, click on the date you would like to arrive. The selected dates will turn dark blue.
For a 1-night stay, select your check-in date and the following day as your check-out date. Your selection will appear as 2 blue squares (check-in to check-out).
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To camp for 2 nights, click on Sunday as your check-out day.
Your selection will appear as 3 blue squares, representing the check-in date, the overnight stay, and the check-out date.
Example: Selecting a 2-night stay
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4) Add Your Selection to the Cart
Once you have selected your desired camping nights, scroll to the bottom of the page and click Add to Cart to continue with your reservation.
You're almost there! Your selected camping nights have been added to your cart. Continue through the checkout process to complete your reservation.
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How to Check Availability for a Specific Site
1) Select a Campsite on the Interactive Map
From the interactive campground map, click on the campsite you are interested in booking.
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2) View Additional Campsite Details
A detail window will pop up showing information about the selected campsite. Click on "Additional Details" to view availability for that specific campsite.
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3) Review the Specific Site Availability Calendar
On the campsite detail page, you will see a calendar displaying the weekends when that particular site is available.
Availability Tip: Available nights are indicated by an "A" on the calendar.
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4) Select Your Camping Dates
To select your check-in night, click on the date you would like to arrive. The selected dates will turn dark blue.
For a 1-night stay, select your check-in date and the following day as your check-out date. This is indicated by 2 blue squares.
For a 2-night stay, click on Sunday as your check-out day. This is indicated by 3 blue squares (check-in to check-out).
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5) Add Your Selected Nights to the Cart
Once you have selected your desired camping nights, scroll to the bottom of the page and click Add to Cart.
Add your selected nights to your cart
You are ready to reserve! Continue to checkout to complete your campsite reservation.
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kmskepton
Cool. I don’t camp but I appreciate your making this clear. Maybe one day, LOL.
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