Highlands Hammock State Park, Sebring, FL
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LOCATION:
5931 Hammock Rd Sebring, FL 33872 PHONE: 863-386-6094 Reserve: 800-326-3521 RATES: $18 - $26 CHECK IN/OUT: Check in at 3 pm/Check out at 1 pm. ACCESS: 7 am - Sunset MAPS: At Entry Gate SITES: 143 PULL THRUS: Yes WATERFRONT: No PICNIC SHELTERS: Yes SITE SURFACE: Dirt HOOK-UPS: Water & 30/50 Amp WIFI: No CABLE: No SEWER: No BATH: Yes LAUNDRY: Yes DUMP STATION: Yes SHADE TREES: Yes POOL: No BOAT RAMP: No FEATURES: Equestrian trail, restaurant, museum, & hiking trails RANKING: 8 PET FRIENDLY: Yes NEARBY ATTRACTIONS Lake Jackson Sebring |
Highlands Hammock State Park has 9,000 acres and opened to the public in 1931. Local citizens acquired the property and pledged to protect it. In 1935 when the Florida state park system was established, Highlands Hammock became one of four original state parks, and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built a camp there as a base for development.
A 3-mile paved loop drive through the hammock is beautiful and great for bicycling. It is also suitable for roller-blading or skating. There is also a catwalk through a cypress swamp that is fascinating for observing wildlife. There are nine separate nature trails to enjoy. There is an 11-mile, day-use trail for equestrians. A tram ride is offered daily and runs through the hammock along the Loop road and then into restricted areas where alligators may be observed. We camped here in February 2019 and found the sites to be pretty close together but still enjoyed the park. We especially enjoyed the catwalk and bicycling the 3-mile loop. Sebring is close by and has a great Bike Shop. DIRECTIONS: Highlands Hammock State Park is located 4 miles west of Sebring on CR-634 (Hammock Road) off US-27. 27.47111, -81.53056 27°28'16"N, 81°31'50"W Link to google map here       |
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