Region: Southwest
HIGHLANDS HAMMOCK STATE PARK
Sebring, Florida
Contact Information
5931 Hammock Road
Sebring, 33872
(863) 386-6094
Driving Directions
Highlands Hammock State Park is located on S.R.
634, also known as Hammock Road, four miles west
of Sebring.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown
365 days a year.
Webster defines hammock as "a fertile area in
the southern U.S. and especially Florida, that is usually higher than
its surroundings and that is characterized by hardwood vegetation
and deep humus-rich soil." True enough. But visitors to Highlands
Hammock State Park know exactly what it means -- "Beautiful!."
Park Activities
Bicycling, Camping, Youth Camping, Concessions,
Horse Trails, Nature Trails, Picnicking, Visitor
Center, and Wildlife Viewing
Bicycling
A paved loop drive through the hammock offers nature
study and is ideal for cyclists as bicycles are
not permitted on the nature trails. Rentals are
available at the ranger station.
Full Facility Camping
Campers will find a tent and trailer campground
with; sanitary dumping station, restrooms with hot
and cold showers, electric and water hookups. All
154 sites are ADA accessible.
Highlands Hammock State Park is a Seasonal Camping
Park. Seasonal Rates Apply As Follows:
May 1st through October 31st $8.00
November 1st through April 30th $13.00
Rates are per night, per site for up to 4 persons
Additional Camping Related Fees
Extra person fee (over 4 people) $2.00
Extra car (non-towed vehicle) $3.00
Electricity (per night) $2.00
Reservations may be made up to eleven months in
advance. One night’s camping fee deposit will
be required (credit card only – must be canceled
within 24 hours of check-in time for refund).
For more information on camping in our park simply
click on the Reserve America link. Clicking on the
park map or selecting one of the camping area links
just below the park map will allow you to see a
map of the individual campsite locations. Select
any campsite icon to see a detailed description
of the individual campsite and what it has to offer.
Youth Camping
A remote camping area and youth camping area with
a pit toilet is available for groups.
Concessions
A full service concession is operated for the visitors
convenience. The Hammock Inn offers food, souvenirs,
and camping supplies.
Horse Trails
A day-use horseback-riding trail is available for
those wishing to ride their own horses. Contact
the park to make reservations. Proof of a recent
negative Coggins test is required.
Picnicking
Areas designated for picnicking are located throughout
the park. Several tables are designed for wheelchair
use.
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