Duette Preserve Camping and Hiking

At over 21,000 acres, the Duette Preserve is the largest Preserve in the County system. It is located in the eastern part of the County and contains the headwaters of Manatee River.

Primitive tent camping at Duette Preserve is available Friday and Saturday Nights during non-hunt weekends. The campsite features a large open grass area with bathroom on site, but no running water.

Before the weekend you plan on camping call the Duette Preserve check station at 1-941-776-2295 to let us know you would like to camp at Duette (preferably the Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday before you plan on camping – this gives us time to clean the bathrooms and mow if need be). Leave a message with your name and number if no one answers.

Recreational Activities:
Hiking and nature trails
Environmental education
Managed fishing
Managed hunting
Picnic areas and pavilions
Horseback riding trails
Non-motorized bicycle trails
Primitive Camping