This was my first time camping since I was a kid in Girl Scouts. The area was just beautiful. The…read moresite (63) was big enough for two cars, two tents, a hammock and two tables under a tailgate tent. There was a port-a-potty close by and a real bathroom with showers about a 4 minute walk. Staff cleaned the restroom often and the port-a-potty was well maintained. We rented bikes. Next time we will rent kayaks. There were hiking trails and lots of wildlife. It was a great time!

Not too far but far enough. Great campground with lots of sites. Laundry and showering facilities…read morewere very cleans lots of alligator to see, grab a kayak or a canoe and paddle the waterways. Seemed like all Sites had a fire pit and the store you were able to grab firewood for a small fee. Easy to find, beautiful drive out there. Very great trip.

This park was in a beautiful spot with RV looking out on Lake Okeechobee but is a place I will…read moredefinitely return to have a picnic fishing or a nice walk. This is a pretty nice quiet place to take advantage of lots of thinking and me time. We all need this! This is what will take place on my return visit. Today was just an opportunity to view the beautiful Lake while in route to Sonny's. Bon Appetite!

From the owner: Guided fishing trips on Lake Okeechobee...the best big bass lake in the country. Offering 4-Hour,…read more6-Hour and 8-Hour trips. Tom Mann, Jr. is a full time USCG licensed guide with vast knowledge of the lake and the habitat. Tom is retired from professional tournament fishing at the highest level having fished both the B.A.S.S. and FLW circuits for over 25 years and holds 4 national titles. If you want to have a fishing trip of a lifetime, give us a call.

Brandon was so helpful and sweet, definitely a badass employee. first time visiting this area ever…read moreand would definitely return!!! thank you brandon!!

Stopped for a late lunch right on Lake Okeechobee nice day great view, I ordered a Turkey Club with…read moreChips. My wife enjoyed Shrimp Tacos with Sweet Potato fries, the location has a full bar, local Marina clean Restrooms, friendly wait staff, and knowledgeable about the local fishing. Been there for 40 years. We will definitely be back

Fellsmere Reservoir Captain Paul…read more What an amazing trip! Captain Paul had gold mines! Every spot he took us to we caught at and ended up with a few under 50 quality largemouth bass. Almost every bass was hefty with a great fight. Captain Paul was extremely knowledgeable of the body of water and got us to each spot quickly. What a great trip. I've never been to a lake like this and I live in Florida!

Mark was awesome. We took two trips in 1 week. The first was out in the Gulf and the second was on…read moreLake O. The gulf trip was a tough weather day but he found us the big fish and made it a great day. The second was on Lake O. and it was also an awesome day. Mark put us on the fish. He taught us and answered questions all day. Each of us caught our personal best fish and had plenty of them. I have been on many guided trips and Mark is one of the best. I will certainly be looking him up again in the future!!

Yes, great prices and security and amazing people that do care for us and the others camper. For me…read moreis was an experience and you can stay as long as you want and pay the lot, utilities which are rational. Thanks!

Classic stop in Okeechobee. Always plenty of shiners and a nice way to start.the day. The lake…read morenear.the amphitheater always has a bass or two to be caught.

Well as long as looking at manatees IS NOT a goal, I recommend this place. We spent about 45…read moreminutes here hopeful to catch a glimpse, without success. They have lined the bottom of the viewing area with black plastic and the water looks very murky as a result. We saw a few fish leap out of the water, less than a dozen lizards VC and the top few inches of one alligator. Parking was $2 an hour and easy to pay with a C QR code. The bathrooms were clean and there is a cut gift shop with a nice variety of items. The walking trails were plenty close to nature while still feeling protected from the alligators. They had a few volunteers available to talk to as well.

quiet, nature-filled spot with walking trails, wildlife viewing, and access to the water. There's a…read moresmall entrance fee along with a nominal parking fee (about $1.50 per hour). The park's trails are short and easy to navigate, winding along shaded paths that take you along the water's edge. While we didn't spot any manatees on this visit, it was still a nice, relaxing stop. Instead, we saw plenty of rabbits, squirrels, and lizards along the way. There's also a small fishing dock where people were casting lines, and if you're looking for something a bit more adventurous, you can rent kayaks at a nearby location within the park. We stayed for about an hour, enjoying the sunshine and slow pace before heading out. It was the perfect low-key outing -- light activity, peaceful surroundings

Barron Park is located at the base of the Caloosahatchee River Bridge in historic downtown LaBelle…read more The land for the park was donated by W. Barney Barron and Lois Barron in the 1960's. Lois's maiden name was Hendry. She is a descendant of Francis A. Hendry who was a Florida cattle rancher, politician, and officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Hendry County is named for him. The town of LaBelle is named for his daughters Laura June and Carrie Belle Hendry. For 54 years the park has been the site of the annual Swamp Cabbage Festival held annually the last full weekend in February. Swamp cabbage is the vegetable heart of palm, which grows in the sabal palm which is the state tree of Florida. Pioneers served it boiled. The event has a parade, rodeo, food, and live music. LaBelle also stages other events like the Easter and Fourth of July celebrations in the park. The river provides a beautiful back drop to the park and makes it a popular fishing destination. Park amenities include river front picnic tables, tennis courts, dedicated benches, a covered pavilion, gazebo, stage with large seated area, restrooms, boat docks and slips. The park anchors the downtown area and provides the town with a place to gather for events. I loved the view of the river and the stately live oak trees dripping in Spanish moss. This charming park is the perfect place for a picnic lunch.

LaBelle is the county seat of Florida's Hendry County. It is located on the south side of the…read moreCaloosahatchee River and owes its existence to the early cattle drivers and trappers in the area as far back as 1889. This park is directly on the river at the foot of the bridge carrying Florida State Road 29. The park is the host of the annual Swamp Cabbage Festival, which apparently I just missed by about two or three weeks. The start and finish line of the 5 k walk/run is here along with some other celebrations, tents and even a beauty pageant. For those who don't know, swamp cabbage is the vegetable heart of palm, which grows in the sabal palm which is the state tree of Florida. The park has a number of benches facing the slow moving river, a gazebo, a structure with restrooms and a playground. There is plentiful parking and lots of shade. Some folks were fishing when I stopped by. [Review 14817 overall, 319 of 2021, number 1306 in Florida.]

If you are lucky enough to have a boat the City of LaBelle provides a free dock with power. It is…read morelarge enough for five 35-40 ft. trawlers on the right hand side. On the left there are slips with finger piers for smaller boats. These are in 2-3 ft. of water there with no power. The dock is located at the base of the Caloosahatche River Bridge. Across from the dock is the town library. There are places to eat within walking distance of the dock making this a very convenient place to pull your boat in. It is only steps away from downtown historic LaBelle. Located at the dock is the rotary steam turbine that Edward Christopher Warren designed. Warren was an associate of Nikola Tesla. The turbine was installed in the Herreshoff yacht Navette, built for J. P. Morgan in 1901 so he could commute from Long Island to Wall street. The boat reached it's final end in the 1950's when it was moored at a dead end on the Caloosahatchee River. The boat sunk but the engine was salvaged. You can see the turbine at the dock and read the historical plaque placed there by the LaBelle Heritage Museum.

Airboat rides are guaranteed memorable with Captain Lee. The lake is teeming with life; gators,…read moremajestic herons, fish, ducks, giant bugs, you name it. Istokpoga is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. We are reminded of how perfect the world would be if we were not in it. The spiritual truths abound in this landscape as we fly over the water in the air boat. Fishing is outstanding with David Miller. Sightseeing overwhelms. Make sure you visit this lake at least once. A Bucket List must.

This park was off the beaten track for me but it is well worth seeking out. I wasn't sure what to…read moreexpect when I had to to turn down a remote road past a ramshackle trailer. Fortunately the adventure turned out okay. Istokpoga Park is located on the north shore of the 28,000 acre Lake Istokpoga, the fifth largest lake in Florida. It is believed that Istokpoga is from the Seminole language and means a lake where someone was killed in the water. Legend has it that several Seminoles drowned in the lake while attempting to cross it. The lake is only four to six feet deep and it is fed by the Arbuckle and Josephine Creeks. Despite being shallow, the lake can be dangerous for boaters during windstorms when the waves can get high. The lake is well known for fishing. Lake Istokpoga is home to alligators and it attracts many species of birds including the endangered snail kite. It is also home to one of the largest number of Osprey nests in the United States. When I pulled into the park I was greeted by two sandhill cranes. They are a large species of crane but we don't have them as far south as I live. You only start seeing them north of Palm Beach. If you have ever met one of these characters you would know. YouTube is filled with videos of them squawking at their image in peoples windows. They do not care about you and often block the streets at my daughter's UCF campus. I love their don't give a flip attitudes. During my visit to the park I also spotted a limpkin. Istokpoga Park has amenities that include a double boat ramp, covered picnic tables, grills, bathrooms, nature trails, boardwalk, and fishing pier. This is a beautiful park perfect for bird watching, photography, fishing, and picnics.

We had a great time! We have done airboat rides in the Everglades and they were okay but they were…read morevery short. We went fast for quite along time and saw a ton of alligators. Captain Dave explained many things about the gators, buzzards and eco system to us. My grandkids and my kids along with us had a wonderful time and can't wait to go again. Also, it was an hour ride! Worth the time and the money. Cathy S