Lake Kissimmee State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 66 campsites
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org(863) 696-1112
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Lake Kissimmee State Park is a 5,893-acre park in Polk, Osceola County, about 14 miles east of Lake Wales.
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 66 campsites across 5 camping areas (tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, and equestrian camping).
Fees and passes
Varies by park (mostly per vehicle; some per person/pedestrian/cyclist; some free).
Statewide fee rule from Florida's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Florida State Parks Reservation System (UseDirect / Tyler 'RDR' platform)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group | 2 | — | |
| Primitive | 2 | — | |
| Equestrian | 2 | — | |
| LK2 | 30 | 30 with water | — |
| LK1 | 30 | 30 with water | — |
Camping details from the park
Group: 2 site(s) — Group
Primitive: 2 site(s) — Primitive
Equestrian: 2 site(s) — Equestrian
LK2: 30 site(s) (30 with water) — RV/Tent, Tent, Back-In, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van, Tent
LK1: 30 site(s) (30 with water) — RV/Tent, Back-In, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingHorseback ridingCampingCanoeing and kayakingFishingPicnickingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Trails-North Loop Trail | 5.73 mi | — | HikingBikingNatural surface |
| Cow Camp Trail | 0.28 mi | — | length summed over 2 GIS segmentsNatureNatural surface |
| Charles Gafford | 0.33 mi | — | NatureNatural surface |
| Florida Trails-Buster Island Trail | 5.59 mi | — | length summed over 2 GIS segmentsHikingBikingNatural surface |
| North Loop & Gobble Ridge Trail | 0.49 mi | — | HikingBikingNatural surface |
| Gobbler Ridge Trail | 2.54 mi | — | HikingBikingNatural surface |
| Florida Trails-Buster Island Trail | 0.47 mi | — | HikingBikingEquestrianNatural surface |
| Lake Kissimmee State Park Trail | 5.26 mi | — | EquestrianNatural surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Florida Trails-North Loop Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 5.73 mi, Natural
Cow Camp Trail (Nature) — 0.28 mi, Natural
Charles Gafford (Nature) — 0.33 mi, Natural
Florida Trails-Buster Island Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 5.59 mi, Natural
North Loop & Gobble Ridge Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 0.49 mi, Natural
Gobbler Ridge Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 2.54 mi, Natural
Florida Trails-Buster Island Trail (Hiking, Biking, Equestrian) — 0.47 mi, Natural
Lake Kissimmee State Park Trail (Equestrian) — 5.26 mi, Natural
Boating and paddling
Canoeing/Kayaking; Boating; Boat Ramp; Canoe/Kayak Launch
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Parking
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
- Equestrian camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 14248 Camp Mack Road
Lake Wales, FL 33898 - Nearest town
- Lake Wales — about 14 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 27.9691, -81.3802
- Phone
- (863) 696-1112
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Florida State Parks (Florida Park Service) — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- FDEP Open Data ArcGIS: Florida State Park Boundaries (PARKS_BOUNDARIES layer 0), dataset modified 2026-09-10 per the DEP open-data hub
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology