Hardee Lakes Park

County or city park in Bowling Green, Hardee County, Florida

Aerial view of Hardee Lakes Park
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County or city park with 67 sites

50 amp, On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

67 sites
30 / 50 amp

Electric service

Seasonal

Park hours Apr 1-Aug 31 7:00 AM-8:00 PM, Sep 1-Mar 31 7:00 AM-5:30 PM (unless camping). Office Thu-Tue 8-5, Wed 1-5.

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Through Firefly

Hardee County's 1,200-acre lake park near Bowling Green with primitive and 30/50-amp electric campsites (including lakeside sites) from $20-$28 a night, plus four fishing lakes, horse, bike and hiking trails and a boardwalk. Stays are capped at 14 days in any 21-day period, so no monthly or snowbird stays.

What stands out

  • Hardee County park of about 1,200 acres with four fishing lakes
  • Lakeside 30/50-amp electric sites for $28 a night
  • Horse, bike and hiking trails plus a boardwalk with observation tower
  • Maximum stay 14 days in any 21-day period
  • Golf carts and UTVs allowed with paid registration; ATVs and dirt bikes banned

Sites

Electric (30A & 50A)

Hookups
Electric only
Power
30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$25

Premium Lakeside Electric (30A & 50A)

Hookups
Electric only
Power
30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$28

Primitive

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Nightly
$20

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Lake
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Playground
  • Hiking trails
  • Golf carts allowed

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Lake
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Playground
  • Hiking trails
  • Golf carts allowed
  • Boardwalk with wildlife observation tower
  • Horse trails and bike trails
  • Handicap-accessible hiking trails
  • Picnic areas and pavilion
  • Four fishing lakes (47-120 acres)
  • Self check-in kiosk on Firefly
  • Real-time weather station

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Not listed

Arrival

  • Park hours Apr 1-Aug 31 7:00 AM-8:00 PM, Sep 1-Mar 31 7:00 AM-5:30 PM (unless camping). Office Thu-Tue 8-5, Wed 1-5.

Cancellation: All deposits are non-refundable (Firefly).

Other fees: Rates plus tax. Golf cart or UTV registration $10 daily or $100 annually.

Good to know

From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.

Rates and fees

  • All deposits are non-refundable.
  • Golf carts and UTVs must be registered: $10 daily or $100 annually.

Long-term and snowbird stays

  • Stays limited to 14 days within any 21-day period; after 14 days you must be out at least 7 days.

Rules

  • Dirt bikes, dune buggies and ATVs are not allowed in the park.
  • Golf cart/UTV drivers need a valid driver's license; no alcohol on carts; carts parked at campsite 10 pm-7 am.
  • Zero-tolerance rule policy: violators are asked to leave immediately.
  • No spotlighting wildlife and no bright lights in the camping area.

Amenities and services

  • Restrooms in the camping areas have showers.

Activities and nearby

  • Four lakes: Lake Hardee 120 acres, Deer Lake 110, Lake Firefly 97, Gator Lake 47; fishing allowed in all under FWC management.
  • Boardwalk winds around the lakes to a wildlife observation tower.
  • Horse trails, bike trails and hiking trails on about 1,200 acres.

Accessibility

  • Has handicap-accessible hiking trails.

On Google

Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.

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Where you'll be

5502 Ollie Roberts Road, Bowling Green, FL, 33834

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