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Driving Directions From the North on the Turnpike: o Exit #193 at SR 60/Yeehaw Junction o Turn right (west) on SR 60 o At the traffic light, turn left (south) onto Hwy 441 o After approximately 18 miles, turn right (west) onto CR 724 o After 13 miles, turn right (north) onto Peavine Trail o Stay on Peavine Trail 5 miles Preserve Entrance straight ahead From North or South on I-95: o Exit #131 at Orange Ave./CR68-Ft. Pierce o Head west on CR 68 approximately 35 miles until the road ends at Hwy 441 o Turn right (north) on Hwy 441 o In less than 1 mile turn left on CR 724 o After 13 miles, turn right (north) onto Peavine Trail o Stay on Peavine Trail 5 miles Preserve Entrance straight ahead From Okeechobee o Take Hwy 441 north approximately 15 miles o Turn left (west) on CR 724 o After 13 miles, turn right (north) onto Peavine Trail o Stay on Peavine Trail 5 miles Preserve Entrance straight ahead Campground is 5 miles from the front entrancePlease remember--the speed limit is 25 mph. Visitors using GPS or internet mapping programs from Hwy 441 or Hwy 98, please follow the brown state park signs. |
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The park gates close at sunset. If you plan to arrive late please contact the park prior to 4 PM on the day of your arrival. Please make sure you have the correct park. This park, Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, is located near Lake Okeechobee, Florida, and should not be confused with Lake Kissimmee State Park, located near Lake Wales, Florida. The Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park is remotely located. Please pay attention to your fuel level. The closest gas station is 12 miles from the campground. During times of heavy rains, road conditions may become hazardous. Gate combination changes monthly, please call 863-462-5360 prior to arrival. For everyone's enjoyment, including pets, please observe the following pet camping rules. Failure to abide by these rules may result in the camper being asked to board the pet outside the park or check out of the campground. Domestic pets are permitted in designated day-use areas at all Florida State Parks. For the complete Florida State Parks Pet Policy, click here . Pets are not allowed in any state park cabins or cabin areas. All pets must be confined, leashed, or otherwise under the physical control of a person at all times. Leashes may not exceed six feet in length. This rule does not apply to horses and pack animals brought in for equestrian trail use. Pets must be well-behaved at all times. In campgrounds, pets must be confined in the owner's camping unit during designated quiet time hours, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. At other times, pets may be left unattended on the owner's campsite for no more than 30 minutes and must be leashed. Pet owners are required to pick up after their pets and properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles. Pets that are noisy, vicious, dangerous, disturbing or intimidating to other persons or pets, or which damage park resources, are considered to be nuisances and will not be permitted to remain in the park. Non-furbearing pets, such as reptiles, birds or fish, must be confined or under the physical control of the owner. Some animals may be prohibited on park property. Captive wild species, whether native or non-native and barnyard animals, except horses, are prohibited. Dogs, cats and other pets must be vaccinated as per Chapter 828, F.S. Florida Law. Owners do not need written proof of vaccination when registering to camp. Equestrians are required, upon request, to provide proof of negative Coggins test (EIA test) for each horse on areas administered by the division in accordance with F.A.C. 5C-18.010, 5C-18.011. This also applies to miniature horses that are service animals. Pets are not allowed at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs State Park because of the captive wildlife. The park provides complimentary kennels at the main entrance of the park on US 19 for those visitors traveling with pets. They are self-service and free. Service animals are welcome in all areas of the park where visitors are normally allowed. No one younger than 18 may camp overnight unless accompanied by a responsible adult, who will remain onsite for the period rented. |