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Highlands Hammock State Park is a 9,250 acre sanctuary for wildlife and humans alike. It is a dense, subtropical jungle of hardwood trees, cabbage palms, ferns, bromeliads, orchids and other airplants. Several of the trees are estimated to be at least 1,000 years old; one is reported to be the largest oak in Florida with a girth of over 36 feet.

Due to the diversity of the plant communities, many varieties of wildlife are found here including Whitetail Deer, River Otters, Pileated Woodpeckers, Red Shouldered Hawks, Barred Owls and Swallow-tailed Kites. Florida Panthers, Bobcats, and Bald Eagles may also be seen on occasion. Nine nature trails offer approximately 1/2 mile walks into these plant communities, and several trails have boardwalk sections. One of the most popular is the Cypress Swamp “Catwalk”, which winds over the cypress swamp floodplain of Charley Bowlegs Creek. Alligators, turtles and wading birds can be seen off of this exceptional walkway. There is also a bicycle trail, and bicycle rentals are available.

• For a small charge, a Ranger-guided tram tour offers visitors a safe view of many species of wildlife in remote locations of the park. Call for tour hours.
• Campsites, picnic grounds, and rental pavilions are available.
• The State of Florida’s Civilian Conservation Corps Museum offers a glimpse of early park history and the restaurant/store offers meals as well as refreshments.
• The park opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at sunset year-round.
• Park admission is $4.00 per vehicle for up to 8 persons.

Highlands Hammock State Park
5931 Hammock Road
Sebring, FL 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.

Visit Highlands Hammock State Park's Web site at: http://www.floridastateparks.org/highlandshammock/default.asp

Centrally located in Florida's Heartland & Freshwater Frontier
Lake Placid is within easy reach of most major cities in Florida.