Established Camping
Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp And Campsite
Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp and Campsite is located near Lake Istokpoga in Florida, featuring flat terrain with access to waterways. Temperatures range from the 50s in winter to the 90s in summer. Nearby attractions include Lake Istokpoga for fishing and boating, and Highlands Hammock State Park for hiking and wildlife viewing.
Description
Other or Unknown Federal Land
The area features boat and airboat ramps, picnic shelters and tables, bathrooms, lights and ample parking. The area also has access to the Hickory Hammock trailhead with primitive camping and parking for equestrian trailers. The site is located on U.S. 98 at the Istokpoga Canal in Highlands County.
Amenities: Two shelters with tables and grills, airboat ramp, dual power boat ramp with finger pier, 14 'street' lights (some dual lights included as 2), and 1 restroom building.
Location
Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp And Campsite is located in Florida
Directions
Enter by hiking, bicycling or horse. Four access points on the east side of Hwy. 98, which runs between Sebring and Okeechobee: Bluff Hammock hiking trailhead is at the end of Bluff Hammock Road. Bluff Hammock Road is 14 miles south of Sebring and 35 miles north of Okeechobee. Equestrian access is at the end of McArthur Road, three miles north of the main Hickory Hammock trailhead. Main trailhead at Hickory Hammock is eight miles southeast of Lorida, and about one-half mile northwest of the Istokpoga Canal (18 miles south of Sebring and 33 miles north of Okeechobee on Hwy. 98). Access for hiking trail also at the south "walk-over" in the Hickory Hammock perimeter fence. It's immediately north of the Istokpoga Canal on Hwy. 98.
Coordinates
27.400051245429967 N
81.16205781567193 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonPoor
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
