Hardee Lakes Park
Hardee Lakes Park, operated by the county, encompasses 1,200 acres and four lakes. The park's campground provides tent and RV campsites with water. Park amenities include picnic areas, playground, restrooms and showers. Campers can pedal, hike or ride horseback on the trails of Hardee Lakes Park. Boat ramps provide access to each of the lakes for campers not content with shore fishing. Leashed pets are permitted.
Hardee Lakes Park
5502 Ollie Roberts Rd.
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 781-2594
hardeecounty.net
Highlands Hammock State Park
The elevated boardwalk of Highlands Hammock State Park permits visitors to experience the cypress stands without getting their feet wet. Less than 30 minutes east of Zolfo Springs, this park has attracted visitors to its cypress swamps, oak hammocks, and scrub forest since 1931. Hikers and cyclists on the paths traversing the park may chance upon deer, ibis, alligators and the elusive Florida scrub jay. Campsites able to accommodate RV's up to 50 feet in length are accompanied by water and electric hookup. The park provides guests with additional amenities including restrooms, dump station, playground, picnic areas and a restaurant. Equestrian and primitive campsites are also available.
Highlands Hammock State Park
5931 Hammock Rd.
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 386-6094
floridastateparks.org/highlandshammock
Peace River Campground
A 20-mile drive south from Zolfo Springs to Arcadia, Peace River Campground provides river access and a boat ramp. In addition to pull-through, full-hookup RV sites, campers may elect to tent camp throughout the campground's wilderness. Spots along the river are popular. A pool, playground, propane and laundry are available on-site. Visitors lacking a boat may rent one from the campground and several outfitters in the area will not only rent the canoe, but shuttle you to launch and exit points along the river.
Peace River Campground
2998 NW Hwy 70
Arcadia, FL 34266
(800) 559-4011
peacerivercampground.com
Article Written By David Chandler
David Chandler has been a freelance writer since 2006 whose work has appeared in various print and online publications. A former reconnaissance Marine, he is an active hiker, diver, kayaker, sailor and angler. He has traveled extensively and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida where he was educated in international studies and microbiology.
