Highlands Hammock State Park

Burn Ban

Effective April 1, 2025: Due to the prolonged drought and high fire danger, Highlands County has issued a burn ban which will remain in effect through May 31. Campfires are prohibited including all grills on the ground. Cooking food is only allowed with contained gas or charcoal grills above ground. Take precautions: Field strip and safely dispose of cigarettes. Do not discard cigarettes on roadsides or grounds. Avoid driving or parking in dry vegetation. Report smoke or suspected fire immediately.

Cypress Swamp Catwalk Closure

Effective January 2024: The Cypress Swamp Trail historic catwalk is closed for repairs and will remain closed until further notice. The boardwalk at the front of the trailhead is open to allow visitors to walk to the open, scenic vista. There is no access beyond this point.

ATVs, UTVs and Drones Prohibited

The use of ATVs, UTVs and Drones is prohibited at Highlands Hammock State Park, including Seven Lakes, the East Property and the South Property, per Chapter 62D-2.014, Florida Administrative Code.

Hours

8 a.m. until sunset, 365 days a year

Fees

$6 per vehicle

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Location

5931 Hammock Road
Sebring FL 33872

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Contact Info

863-386-6094

Welcome to Highlands Hammock State Park

Supporting a beautiful yet delicate ecosystem, central Florida’s Highlands Hammock possesses a unique and richly divergent collection of plant and animal life.

Highlands Hammock - with more rare and endemic species than any other Florida State Park - is a place where wilderness and history are preserved. Visitors can walk the trails where the Florida panther and black bear quietly pass beneath the ancient, towering oaks of a magnificent hydric hammock. Deer, alligators and a variety of birds frequent the park.

With its beautiful old-growth hammock and variety of habitats and wildlife species, this is ...the Real Florida at its best.

To see these natural wonders, hike any of our nine trails, including an elevated boardwalk through a cypress swamp. Make sure to travel our 3-mile bike loop, or take the tram for those who prefer to sit back and leisurely take it all in.

At the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, visitors can experience the Great Depression and learn about the lives of the young men who built Florida’s eight CCC parks. The park has a significant number of New Deal era structures and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.