Hiking Parks Near Lake Wales

Discover 2 parks for hiking within driving distance of Lake Wales

Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park

Lake Wales, Florida

8 miles away

"Lake Wales is the closest gateway city and a convenient base for visitors heading to the preserve. Travelers often stop here for dining, fuel, and lodging before exploring the park's remote natural areas."

A large, undeveloped preserve offering sandhill, scrub, wetlands, and wildlife viewing in Central Florida.

HikingBirdwatchingPaddlingHorseback RidingWildlife Viewing

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Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

Okeechobee, Florida

53 miles away

"Lake Wales visitors are often looking for birding and scenic drives through central Florida's interior. The preserve provides a broad, undeveloped landscape that contrasts with nearby lake country."

A vast dry prairie preserve known for wildlife, hiking, and some of Florida's best stargazing.

HikingBirdingStargazingHorseback RidingCamping

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