Dispersed Camping in Highlands County, Florida
Showing 7 locations in Highlands County.
Equestrian Campground
A developed equestrian-friendly camping loop within Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park.
Green Park
A basic community park offering open green spaces and local recreation opportunities.
Hickory Hammock Campground
A peaceful equestrian campground nestled in a scenic oak hammock near the Kissimmee River. Managed by the regional water management district, it offers shaded primitive sites and compost toilets.
Highlands Hammock State Park Campground
A wooded state park campground offering electric and water hookups, trails, and abundant wildlife such as deer and turkey. Renovation projects are planned to begin in early 2025.
Istokpoga Canal Campground
A quiet and clean public campground managed by the South Florida Water Management District, located along the Istokpoga Canal. It features picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and potable water, but requires an online reservation to obtain the security gate code.
KICCO Wildlife Management Area - Rattlesnake Hammock
Tucked deep within the KICCO Wildlife Management Area along the Kissimmee River, this shaded hammock campsite offers a primitive escape. It features two campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and benches, but requires a free online permit to camp.
Town of Kicco Campground
A beautiful and remote riverside campground nestled under shady live oak trees within the KICCO Wildlife Management Area. This pristine conservation site offers a quiet and peaceful wilderness experience along the Kissimmee River with widely spaced designated camping spots. Access involves driving several miles down a dirt road behind a locked gate.