Message from the Manager

Now is the time to visit the prairie. Songbird migration fills the oak hammocks with canopy dwellers and the prairies with grassland winter visitors. Thousands of wading birds focus on the vanishing wet ponds. Afternoon thunderstorms no longer threaten. Cool breezes accompany each hike, bike or horse ride. Dark skies invite you to gander at distant celestial objects. And the swamp buggy tours are up and running.

Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park is located approximately 25 miles north of the City of Okeechobee. The Preserve is located 5 miles north of the western terminus of Okeechobee County Road 724. US Hwy 441 and Okeechobee County Road 700A intersect County Road 724. The campground is located 5 miles inside the park entrance gate.

Park Fees

Admission Fees - Currently admission is free

Camping Fee
All Year: $12.00 plus tax

Shower Fee/Water Station
Non-registered visitor $6.00
Water per unit $5.00

Swamp Buggy Tour
Adults $15.00
Children, 6-12 $8.00
Children under 6 Free

Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park 33104 NW 192 Ave. Okeechobee, Florida 34972 Phone: 863-462-5360 Fax: Contact Park for Number Park Manager: Charles Brown