Family campsites (RV/tent)
- Hookups
- Water & electric
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 55 ft
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 60
- Nightly
- $20
Lake Kissimmee State Park
State park in Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida
USDA NAIP via USGS State park with 60 sites
Pets welcome, 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.
60 sites
0 with water and sewer at the site
Rigs up to 55 ft
Open year-round
Park open 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year. Campgrounds closed for renovation effective Feb. 17, 2026.
Pick your exact site online
Source: Florida State Parks reservations
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Through State reservations
State park campground east of Lake Wales on Lake Kissimmee with 60 water-and-electric sites (RVs up to 55 ft) at $20 a night, plus a boat ramp and marina. The campgrounds have been closed for renovation since Feb. 17, 2026; call to confirm reopening.
What stands out
- Campgrounds closed for renovation since Feb. 17, 2026
- 60 shaded water-and-electric sites for RVs up to 55 ft
- Boat ramp and marina on 35,000-acre Lake Kissimmee
- 1876 cow camp living history on winter Saturdays
- Limited or no cell and internet service
Sites
Backpacking primitive sites
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 2
Primitive youth group sites
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 2
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Laundry
- Dump station
- Camp store
- Firewood
- Ice
- Lake
- Fishing
- Boat ramp
Cabins and rentals
Glamping tent
- Bathroom
- No
Luxury Pioneer Tents: canvas wall tent with queen bed and linens, heating/cooling unit, K-Cup coffee maker, fire pit; near the bathhouse.
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 55 ft
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Hand-held 6-foot leash, never unattended; welcome in campground, trails and day-use areas; not allowed in the Cow Camp area.
Arrival
- Park open 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year. Campgrounds closed for renovation effective Feb. 17, 2026.
Other fees: $20 per night plus tax, plus nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee and $7 nightly utility fee for RVs (not tents). Primitive $5 per person. Youth camp $1 per youth, $5 per adult. Admission $5 per vehicle, $4 single occupant, $2 pedestrian. Pavilions $60 large, $30 small, plus tax.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- Off State Road 60, 15 miles east of Lake Wales.
- Cell service and internet are limited or unavailable in the park.
Sites
- Boating noise from Lake Kissimmee can be heard throughout the campground on holiday weekends.
- Backpack-in primitive sites: max 8 people, one camper 18+, arrive at least 3 hours before sunset, carry in water.
- Primitive equestrian camping has no water, electricity or restrooms; reserve by phone.
Rates and fees
- $7 nightly utility fee for RV units covers water, electricity and sewer; not charged for tents.
Pets
- Pets not allowed in the Cow Camp area.
Rules
- Airboats may not launch from the park; they can be towed in on trailers with the prop tied down.
- Proof of negative Coggins required for horses.
Amenities and services
- Laundry in the campground for registered campers.
- Cracker Shack store near the campground sells ice, firewood, snacks and camping goods; summer hours Fri noon-3 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Boat ramp and marina access can be blocked by wind-blown debris.
Activities and nearby
- 1876-era Cow Camp living history with a costumed cow hunter, Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1-April 30.
- 10-mile Buster Island Paddling Trail, Florida's 53rd designated paddling trail; 6+ miles of equestrian trails on Buster Island.
- Boat access to the 35,000-acre Lake Kissimmee and the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes; bass, crappie, catfish, pickerel, bluegill.
- Dark skies make stargazing popular with campers.
- 30-ft observation tower over Lake Kissimmee; top deck closed for maintenance.
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites 15, 9, 49 and 52 with paved paths to accessible restrooms with shower.
Weather and hurricane policy
- Campgrounds closed for a renovation project effective Feb. 17, 2026.
Also worth knowing
- Glamping Luxury Pioneer Tents have a heating/cooling unit but the page warns to expect only a 5-15 degree difference from outdoors.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
14248 Camp Mack Rd., Lake Wales, FL, 33898
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- floridastateparks.org Home page: closure alert, hours, address, phone, overview
- floridastateparks.org Camping, primitive, youth, equestrian, pets, amenities, rules
- floridastateparks.org Fees, cow camp hours, senior discount
- floridastateparks.org Glamping tents
- reserve.floridastateparks.org Reservation site page
- floridastateparks.org Cow camp history
- floridastateparks.org Statewide rules
- floridastateparks.org Statewide fees
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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