In addition to all of the things you can enjoy directly in our park, there is plenty to do in the surrounding areas as well!

*This page is full of clickable links. Explore & have fun! (you might find some surprises)

  • LOST Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail Florida

    Walk or bike the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail

    From Buckhead Ridge RV Park, you can step right onto the trail & follow it north toward the Indian Prairie Canal about 10 miles away where there is a convenient pick up point by car. Enjoy wide-open views, fresh air and uninterrupted stretched of florida’s outdoors.

  • Seminole Bright Bay Hotel & Casino Okeechobee Florida

    Head over to Seminole Bright Bay Hotel & Casino

    A quick 20 minute drive will take you to the local casino, where you can enjoy live entertainment, 4 on-site restaurants, plus a full service casino, bar & lounge.

  • Stargazing Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Stargaze at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Protecting the largest remaining tract of Florida dry prairie, this preserve has low light pollution , meaning nights are magical. Even without a telescope, you can spot the Milky Way.

  • Big O Flea Market Farmers Market Okeechobee

    Visit The Big O Flea Market

    Open year-round every Saturday and Sunday 8am-3pm. Central Florida’s largest flea market on 22 acres with over 100 vendors, 3 restaurants and multiple booths. Free parking and no fee for admission.

  • Airboat Tours Okeechobee Florida

    Take An Airboat Tour With "Okeechobee Airboat Rides"

    Take a fun and educational airboat ride with this family owned business through the wetlands, where you’ll have the chance to see alligators, exotic birds, turtles, and a variety of other species in their natural habitat.

  • Jensen Beach on Hutchinson Island

    Take A Day Trip To Jensen Beach On Hutchinson Island

    Just an hour and a half drive away is Jensen Beach sitting on the shores of Hutchinson Island with miles of unspoiled sand, calm surf, and charming seaside cafes. Right from the shores, you’ll spot the spectacular Eustace Mansion (4545 NE Ocean Boulevard), a 50,000-sq-ft architectural marvel with domes, rotundas, and a grand holiday light display that’s become a local tradition.

Visit the Okeechobee County Visitor Site by clicking here to find more info on:

Local Events, Fishing, Hunting, Hiking & Biking, Clay & Sport Shooting, Boating, Places To Eat, Kid Friendly Things To Do, Ecofriendly Exploration, Motocross and more!