Highlands Hammock State Park

CCC Museum Closure and Program Cancellation

Effective May 26, 2022, the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum at Highlands Hammock State Park will remain closed until further notice for repairs and renovations. The program "Charles R. Knight: The Artist Who Saw Through Time" scheduled for Saturday, May 28, has been canceled.

Wildfire Caution

Park visitors are requested to be mindful of creating any fire that could ignite a wildfire, including discarded cigarettes, unattended campfires and vehicles parked in dry vegetation. Visitors are requested to "field strip" cigarettes as a safety precaution. The risk of wildfires is high due to extreme dry conditions locally. The current drought is expected to last until the summer rainy season begins.

ATVs and UTVs Prohibited

The use of ATVs and UTVs 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.

Drones Prohibited

The use of drones is prohibited at Highlands Hammock State Park and all Florida State Parks, 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.