Fishing enthusiasts and boaters will find Coleman Landing at Shady Oaks serves as a convenient base camp on the shores of Kissimmee Lake in central Florida. This National Forest campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with sites ranging from $20-30 per night, featuring water and electric hookups alongside basic amenities like restrooms, showers, and a dump station.
The campground sits under moss-draped live oak trees with sites spaced on level sand. Most sites include picnic tables, though fire rings vary by location. Breno M. notes the campground offers "easy boat launch to Kissimmee Lake" with three boat ramps available for a $5 fee. The launch includes some overnight tie-ups and a sheltered group picnic area with ADA accessibility. Campers report productive bass fishing and abundant bird life along the shoreline.
The bathhouse provides free hot showers, though water temperatures can be tepid during busy periods. Reviews mention the campground fills up on weekends but remains relatively quiet during weekdays. Road noise stays minimal due to the campground's location away from major highways. The nearest grocery store requires a 25-minute drive, so stock up on supplies beforehand. Campers seeking additional options in the region can explore places to camp around Lakeshore.
Description
Babson Park is located in the Southeast part of Lake Wales. Its current hours of operations are from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Amenities: Bank-Pier Fishing Boat Launching Site Camping Sites Pavilion Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Restrooms Wildlife Viewing
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Map & DirectionsColeman Landing at Shady Oaks is located in Florida near Lakeshore
Coordinates
27.8259349796168 N
81.21947039564601 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 6/22/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 6/22/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 2/10/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 6/22/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 6/22/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 2/10/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 45 min from Sebring, FL
- 58 min from Lakeland, FL
- 59 min from Sebastian, FL
- 1 hr 20 min from Orlando, FL





















