HIGHLANDS HAMMOCK STATE PARKHighlands Hammock State Park is often mistakenly called Highland Hammock State Park. It is in Highlands County; that makes it easy to remember. This writeup is from the home page created by the Florida State Park Service. I can't improve on it, so here it is. One of Florida´s oldest parks, opening to the public in 1931, this park was established when local citizens came together to promote the hammock as a candidate for national park status. During the Great Depression, just prior to World War II, the Civilian Conservation Corps developed additional park facilities and the beginnings of a botanical garden. Many visitors enjoy bicycling the scenic 3-mile loop drive or hiking along the park´s nine trails. An elevated boardwalk traverses an old-growth cypress swamp. For equestrians, there is an 11-mile, day-use trail. Picnicking is another popular activity as are ranger-guided tours of the park. 
Highlands Hammock offers a full-facility campground, as well as a youth/group tent campground.A full-service restaurant is located on the park grounds. For schedule and catering information, call 863-385-7025. A recreation hall is available for rental, as are several picnic pavilions. A museum showcasing the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps is open 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. For general information about Highlands Hammock State Park, please call 863-386-6094. Campsite reservations can be made through ReserveAmerica.com.
HOURS OF OPERATION Park is open 8:00 AM to sunset 365 days a year. PARK FEES Admission Fee: $6.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle. $2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass. $40.00 bus admission. Camping Fee: $22.00 per night, plus tax. Includes water and electricity. Tram Tour Fees: $5.00 per adult. $3.00 per child, 6 to 12. Free, 5 and younger. $70.00 plus tax: private tram tour, by advance reservation only. Equestrian Fees: $7.00 daily: individual equestrian fee (includes tax). Negative Coggins report required. $15.00 daily: family equestrian fee (includes tax). Negative Coggins report required. Family fee covers entrance for the vehicle, trailer in tow, and up to a four person maximum. Recreation Hall $100.00 per day plus tax: daily rental of Recreation Hall. The recreation hall holds up to 250 people and has central heat and air conditioning to ensure that guests are comfortable year round. Attractive banquet tables and folding chairs are in the building as a convenience. Kitchen facilities (hot water, stove, refrigerator, wash sinks) offer the added advantage of preparing your meal on the premises. A large BBQ grill is also conveniently located just outside the kitchen door. Both men's and lady's restrooms are located inside the building. Additional seating (picnic tables) is located just outside the main entrance on the patio. The large front lawn offers plenty of space for recreation activities. Reservations are accepted up to 11 months in advance. Rental deposits are required, call 863-386-6094 for details or to make reservations. The park entrance fee of $6.00 per vehicle (up to 8 persons) still applies. NEARBY TOWNS AND PLACES Avon Park Florida,Frostproof Florida,Lake Placid Florida, Sebring Florida,Zolfo Springs Florida For more information about these places, see Florida Towns. HOW TO FIND HIGHLANDS HAMMOCK STATE PARK The park is located off US 27 on SR 634 (also known as Hammock Road), four miles west of Sebring. View Larger Map
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