Birding Parks Near Okeechobee

"Okeechobee is the closest city and the main gateway for supplies, dining, and lodging before heading into the preserve. Visitors from here often come for day hikes, birding, and night-sky programs."

"Okeechobee visitors may come for a change of scenery and a chance to explore riverine wetlands. The park offers a more forested, coastal plain environment than the lake region."