Hardee County Lakes

Bowling Green, Florida

About

Hardee Lakes Park is approximately 1200 acres and has horse trails, hiking trails, handicap-accessible hiking trails, and bike trails. There are 3 restrooms located throughout the park. The restrooms in the camping areas also have shower facilities available. The park includes a boardwalk that winds around the lakes and through the woods, with an observation tower where people can watch wildlife. The fisheries are controlled by the Florida Game and Fish Commission, and fishing is allowed in all the lakes. Hardee Lakes Park contains 4 lakes in total; Lake Hardee is 120 acres, Deer Lake is 110 acres, Lake Firefly is 97 acres, and Gator Lake is 47 acres. Before you arrive at Hardee Lakes Park, please review the Hardee Lakes Golf Cart UTV Policy, Rules, and Regulations of Hardee Lakes, or a brochure that contains the fishing regulations and a summary of the park rules. The park is open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM from April 1 to August 31, and from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM from September 1 to March 31, unless you are camping.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Primitive Sites
• Electric (30A & 50A) Sites
• Premium Lakeside Electric (30A & 50A) Sites

Local Attractions

• Lake Hardee
• Deer Lake
• Lake Firefly
• Gator Lake
• Boardwalk and observation tower
• Horse trails
• Hiking trails
• Bike trails
• Cracker Trail Museum
• Pioneer Park
• Wildlife Refuge