This 9,000-acre park protects one of Florida’s last remaining hardwood hammocks, with towering oaks draped in Spanish moss creating cathedral-like canopies. The campground offers 138 sites with electric hookups, hot showers, and a camp store. Sites are spacious but fill quickly during snowbird season (December-March). Fire rings provided, but burn restrictions often apply during dry periods.
Located just off US-27, it’s perfectly positioned for overlanders running the Lake Okeechobee circuit or heading to Fisheating Creek. The park’s boardwalk trail through the ancient hammock is worth the stop. Accessible year-round, though summer brings intense heat and mosquitoes.
Ancient hammock camping near Lake Okeechobee trails
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | Cottage Road, Florida 33872 Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Sebring, Florida |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Full |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 138 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $25.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes |
| Best season | October-April |
| Land manager | State Park |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Cell signal, Drinking water, Dump station, Fire ring, Hookups, Picnic table, Shade, Showers, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |