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Highlands Hammock State Park

 About Highlands Hammock State Park

Sunlight shines on a trail bridge in the woods. Photo by Sylvan Wilcox

A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER

Steven Dale

Park Tram Tours during the slow summer "off-season" are scheduled at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays.   Regularly scheduled Tram Tours running at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday through Fridays and at 1:00 P.M. and 2:30 P.M. on Saturday and Sundays will resume the first weekend in October.  Special Trams for groups and organizations are reservable as private pre-arranged tours and cost $70 plus tax.  They are scheduled according to availability and may be requested by calling the Ranger Station at 863-386-6094.

The Hammock Inn restaurant is currently closed, and it will remain closed for the duration of the slow summer "off-season." 

Calling All Runners!  The 19th Annual Firecracker 5-K race will be held July 4, 2013 at 7:30 A.M.  There will be no day of race registration.  The field is limited to the first 300 entries.  For more information, call the Ranger Station at 863-386-6094.  Race forms are available at the Ranger Station.                                                                       

                                                                          

DESIGNATIONS

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GETTING HERE

Highlands Hammock State Park is located off US 27 on SR 634 (also known as Hammock Road), four miles west of Sebring.

GET INVOLVED

  • For forms, information and benefits of volunteering visit Get Involved.
  • Friends of Highlands Hammock State Park
  • 5931 Hammock Road
    Sebring, FL 33872

CONCESSIONAIRES

  • The Hammock Inn Restaurant - The Hammock Inn restaurant is currently closed, and it will remain closed for the duration of the slow summer "off-season."

PET POLICY

  • Florida State Parks Pet Policy
  • Pets are permitted in all outdoor areas, including campgrounds. They must be kept on a six-foot handheld leash at all times. For their safety, please refrain from walking dogs on boardwalks without double railings and keep in mind that alligators may be present in all wetland areas of the park. Please clean up after your pets. Service animals are welcome in all areas and buildings of the park, as required by law.