State Park · Florida
Lake Kissimmee State Park
- Location
- Polk County, Florida
- Nearest town
- 12.5 miles northeast of Babson Park
- Type
- State Park
About Lake Kissimmee State Park
Lakes Kissimmee, Tiger, and Rosalie border this 5,930-acre tract, which spans floodplain, forest, prairie, hammock, and flatwoods. The mix of habitats supports 50 species of plants and animals classified as threatened, of special concern, or endangered. Its size and terrain give visitors access to three distinct bodies of water within a single property.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Lake Kissimmee State Park is in Polk County, Florida, 12.5 miles northeast of Babson Park. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Lake Kissimmee State Park
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Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State ParkState Park · Okeechobee County, FL30 miSE
Paynes Creek Historic State ParkState Historic Site · Hardee County, FL35 miSW
Highlands Hammock State ParkState Park · Highlands County, FL35 miS- Lake Louisa State ParkState Park · Lake County, FL42 miNW
Lake June in Winter Scrub State ParkState Park · Highlands County, FL46 miS
Colt Creek State ParkState Park · Polk County, FL48 miNW
Alafia River State ParkState Park · Hillsborough County, FL49 miW- St. Sebastian River Preserve State ParkState Park · Brevard County, FL51 miE
- Indian River Lagoon Preserve State ParkState Park · Brevard County, FL53 miE
Towns near Lake Kissimmee State Park
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.