Lake Kissimmee collects water from the upper lakes region, which flows south to the Kissimmee River and onto Lake Okeechobee before eventually reaching the Everglades. The Lake Kissimmee Islands, East Shore and West Shore provide great opportunities for boaters looking to explore this incredible lake and its associated shorelines. The area provides great opportunities to view wading birds and snail kites. Make a stop at one of the covered picnic pavilions or primitive camping sites.

Hunting is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Visit myfwc.com for hunting dates, regulations and detailed license information.

For more information, please call the District Recreation Hotline at 866-433-6312 or email recreation@sfwmd.gov.

Directions

This area is only accessible from the water. The closest boat ramps are located on Lake Kissimmee:

• Joe Overstreet Landing: 4900 Joe Overstreet Rd., Kenansville, FL 34739.
• Coleman Landing: 1450 Shady Oak Dr., Lake Wales, FL 33898.

Other nearby boat ramps include:

• Cypress Lake: 3301 Lake Cypress Rd., Kenansville, FL 34739.
• Port Hatchineha: 15050 Lake Hatchineha Rd., Haines City, FL 33844.
• Camp Mack: 14900 Camp Mack Rd., Lake Wales, FL 33898.

You can find additional information on boat ramps in the region by visiting the FWC Boat Ramp Finder.