Rye Preserve Campground offers tent camping on a first-come, first-serve basis (Friday-Saturday, October-April) for $20/night, with a canoe/kayak launch providing direct access to the Manatee River.

The 145-acre preserve features amenities including restrooms, shower stations, picnic areas, and multiple hiking trails through diverse ecosystems, plus a ranger station for check-in (3-7 p. m. Friday-Saturday).

Pets are allowed on leash, firewood is available, and campfires are permitted in designated rings when drought conditions allow.