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Florida's cowboy heritage comes alive with living history demonstrations of the early Florida "cow hunters" in an 1876-era cow camp.

White-tailed deer, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, turkeys, and bobcats have been seen in the park, located on the shores of lakes Kissimmee, Tiger, and Rosalie.

Visitors enjoy boating, canoeing, and fishing in the picturesque lakes.

Nature students can hike over 13 miles of trails to observe and study the abundant plant and animal life. Six miles of trails are open to equestrians.

A large, shaded picnic area with pavilions is available.

The park has full-facility campsites, as well as a primitive camping facility.

The youth camping area can accommodate up to 50 people.

The dark skies make stargazing a popular nighttime activity for campers. Located off State Road 60 15 miles east of Lake Wales. Lake-Kissimmee Boat Ramp

Air Boats are not permitted to launch from the park due to limited space and safety concerns in the marina area.

If visiting or camping, air boats may be towed into the park on their trailers, providing the prop has been tied to the rigging so it cannot be started.

There are a number of private boat ramps with in a few miles of the park that allow air boat launching.

Boating

Launch your boat from the park and explore the 35,000 acres of Lake Kissimmee and the neighboring lakes and creeks on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.

Boating activities include wildlife viewing, sight seeing, bass fishing, and pan fishing on some of Florida’s most pristine waterways.

The park has an on site boat ramp and marina. Lake-Kissimmee Camping, Full Facility

Sixty campsites are available with electric and water hookups. A dump station is located nearby.

The oak hammock in which the camping area is located provides shade and a natural buffer for a little seclusion. Park amenities include a boat ramp and marina as well as trails, a playground and an observation tower providing a view of Lake Kissimmee.

Well behaved pets are welcome in the campground.

Florida's cowboy heritage comes alive with living history demonstrations of the early Florida cow hunters in an 1870s cow camp, open 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. every Saturday, Sunday and holidays (except Christmas) from October 1 through May 1.

Maximum RV length = 45 ft.

Reservations: Reservations may be made up to 11 months in advance through ReserveAmerica.

Book Online or call (800) 326-3521 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) or TDD (888) 433-0287. Lake-Kissimmee Camping, Primitive

For those who prefer primitive camping, two campsites are located on the 13 miles of hiking trails within the park.

Everything must be backpacked in, including water. Each site includes two picnic tables and two ground grills.

No facilities are available at either campsite. The sites are available for individuals or groups, with a maximum of 12 persons per site.

At least one of the camping party must be 18 years of age or older.

Campers must arrive at the park at least three hours before sunset. Pets are prohibited in the primitive campsites.

To reserve a primitive campsite, call the park at (863) 696-1112. Lake-Kissimmee Canoeing & Kayaking

Tour the waterways within the park and/or along the shores of Lake Kissimmee, Lake Rosalie and Tiger Lake.

View some of the incredible birds and wildlife inhabiting the area known as the "headwaters" to the Everglades.

Bring your own boat, as there are no rentals in the park.

Fishing

Located on the shores of Lakes Kissimmee, Rosalie and Tiger, the park offers some of the best fishing opportunities in the state.

A variety of fish that can be caught include the largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, chain pickerel and bluegill.

A boat ramp in the park offers direct access to Lake Kissimmee. For those without boats fishing opportunities from the canal banks, marina and dam offer the same variety of fish.

A Freshwater fishing license may be required. Lake-Kissimmee Hiking/Nature Trail

The park offers 13 miles of hiking trails which showcase white-tailed deer, bobcat, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, turkeys, and other bird life. The trails take you through pine flatwoods, oak hammocks, by freshwater marshes, and out to Lake Kissimmee.

You may take your pick from a ½ mile self-guided nature trail, two loop trails, and a spur trail out to the lake.

There are two backcountry campsites along the trails available for those who wish to spend the night under the stars.

Horse/Equestrian Trail

Lake Kissimmee

State Park has over 6 miles of equestrian trails located on beautiful Buster Island.

These trails take you through some of Florida's most precious natural habitats including Pine Flatwoods, Scrubby Flat Woods and some beautiful Marsh lands.

There is equestrian parking just across the cow camp bridge in the hay fields.

This is considered a primitive area, so come prepared;

there's no water, bathrooms or facilities on the island.

YET.

Stay tuned for future equestrian improvements at Lake Kissimmee, a great park with big plans.

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There is a large picnic area located in an oak hammock near the bottom of the park.

Large, sprawling live oak trees provide shade for those interested in picnicking at the park.

There are numerous picnic tables and four pavilions available.

At the edge of the picnic area is a 40 foot tall observation tower where you will be able to view the upper part of Lake Kissimmee.

For further information on the availability and prices of renting the pavilions please call the park office:-

Florida State Parks Information Center (850) 245-2157

Playground

For your children's enjoyment our playground facility is conveniently located in the day use area near the picnic pavilion. The playground features 2 regular swings and 2 baby swings, 3 slides, and a set of monkey bars.

For your child's safety please insure that adult supervision is provided at all times.

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