Welcome to the Oscar Scherer State Park homepage. Oscar Scherer State Park provides many recreational opportunities in a natural park setting and is conveniently located between Sarasota and Venice in the town of Osprey. This page is designed to inform you of the many recreational opportunities available and at the same time answer specific questions regarding camping reservations, seasonal rates, the parks' natural and cultural history and much more. Be sure to check out the Calendar of Events section so you can take advantage of all the Events we conduct during the year.

Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Oscar Scherer State Park is located on U.S.41, six miles south of Sarasota. Heading south on I-75 take exit 200. Heading north on I-75 take exit 195.

Park Fees
Park Entrance - $4.00 per vehicle for up to 8 people
Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Extra Passengers, Passengers In Vehicles With Holder of Annual Individual Entrance Permit, Members of Organized Groups - Admission Fee $1.00

Family Entrance Pass: $80.00
Individual Entrance Pass: $40.00
Dump Station: $6.00
Sunset Entrance: $3.00
Overnight Parking/Overflow: $10.00
Camping Fee: $22.00
Facility Rental: $75.00(without kitchen) $100.00 (with kitchen)
7 day Family Vacation Entrance Pass: $20.00
Showers: $6.00
Individual Recreation Pass: $50.00
Family Recreation Pass (after/before hours): $100.00
Small Pavilion Pass (before/after hour): $32.10
Large Pavilion: $64.20
Youth Area: $3.00 adult and $2.00 per child

Oscar Scherer State Park 1843 S. Tamiami Trail Osprey, Florida 34229 Phone: 941-483-5956 Fax: 941-480-3007 Park Manager: Scott Spaulding