Florida's cowboy heritage comes alive with living history demonstrations of the early Florida "cow hunters" in an 1876-era cow camp, open 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekends and holidays. 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.

Hours of Operation

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

Driving Directions

Lake Kissimmee State Park is located off S.R. 60, 15 miles east of Lake Wales.

Park Fees

Admission Fee - $4.00 per vehicle for 2 to 8 people - $3.00 single occupant vehicle - $1.00 per pedestrian or bicyclist or passenger in vehicle with holders of annual entrance permits

Camping Fee - $19.04 per day up to 8 people on site

Primitive camping - $4.00 per person each night

Youth Camping - $1.00 per Youth/$2.00 per Adult or Chaperon

Lake Kissimmee State Park

14248 Camp Mack Road
Lake Wales, Florida 33853
Phone: 863-696-1112
Fax: Contact Park for Number