Kayaking Parks Near Venice

Discover 2 parks for kayaking within driving distance of Venice

Oscar Scherer State Park

Osprey, Florida
8 miles away

"Venice residents and visitors use the park for camping, biking, and wildlife viewing without a long drive. It is a convenient stop before or after time on the Gulf Coast."

A scenic Sarasota-area park known for scrub habitat, paddling, camping, and wildlife watching.

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Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park

Punta Gorda, Florida
42 miles away

"Venice visitors often make the drive south for fishing and kayaking in a less developed coastal setting. The preserve provides a strong contrast to the city’s beach-focused recreation."

A vast coastal preserve of mangroves, estuaries, and wildlife along Charlotte Harbor.

KayakingFishingBirdwatchingBoatingWildlife Viewing
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