Lake Kissimmee State Park

Lake Kissimmee State Park is located off S.R. 60, 15 miles east of Lake Wales and is open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Lake Kissimmee State Park is an amazing place where you can see a wide variety of animals, such as, white-tailed deer, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, turkeys, and bobcats. 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.