LK2 is the second of two loops that make up the developed campground at Lake Kissimmee State Park, a shaded oak-hammock camping area in central Florida built around access to boating, fishing, and more than 20 miles of hiking trails. As with the rest of the campground, the most important thing to know right now isn't the site amenities — it's that the whole campground is closed. Here's the current status, plus what LK2 normally offers.

One note before starting: this is Lake Kissimmee State Park near Lake Wales, not the similarly named Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park farther south — worth double-checking if you're booking by name alone.

The Current Situation, Up Front

Florida State Parks' official park page states the campgrounds at Lake Kissimmee State Park have been closed for a renovation project effective Feb. 17, 2026, and as of this writing, no reopening date has been announced. The closure covers the entire family campground (both loops), the primitive wilderness area, and the Cypress Swamp Trail catwalk. Youth Camp and Group Camp facilities remain open, but only for organized groups such as scout troops. The camp store and on-site kayak rentals are also closed for the duration. The park itself remains open for day use — hiking, boating, fishing, and the seasonal Cow Camp demonstrations continue. Given that this closure has already run roughly six months with no announced end date, confirm current status directly with the park before making any other plans around an LK2 stay.

Campground Overview

Lake Kissimmee State Park is at 14248 Camp Mack Road, Lake Wales, FL 33898 (27.94849, -81.35090), about 15 miles east of Lake Wales off State Road 60. The park's developed campground has 60 sites split across two loops: Loop 1 covers sites 1–30, and Loop 2 — LK2 — covers sites 31–60, per the park's official campground map. Both loops sit in an oak hammock that provides shade and some natural separation between sites, and both share the same core setup: water, 30-amp electric power, a picnic table, and a fire ring with a grill grate at every site.

The park also has a separate primitive camping area with two hike-in backcountry sites reached via the trail network, plus a primitive equestrian camping area for horseback riders — neither should be confused with LK2, and both are currently closed along with the main campground.

Location and Access

This is a standard drive-up, vehicle-access campground — no boat or ferry needed. From the Florida Turnpike, take State Road 60 west to Boy Scout Road, turn north to Camp Mack Road, then follow it about 5.5 miles to the park entrance (the route from US 27 is the mirror image, heading east on SR 60). The campground accepts a full range of camping equipment: tents, trailers, RVs, motorhomes, fifth wheels, camper vans, and pop-ups.

Camping Options

Tent Camping

Tent camping is available on any LK2 site alongside RVs — there's no site-type restriction, just a general limit of one camping unit plus one small tent per site, with occupancy capped at eight people. Every site includes water, power, a picnic table, and a fire ring with a grill grate, so tent campers get the same developed infrastructure as RV campers, minus the RV utility surcharge.

RV Camping

LK2 accommodates RVs up to 55 feet, with 30-amp electric service and water at every site — no sewer hookup at individual sites, though a dump station serves the campground. During peak season, some visitors report the 30-amp service running at lower voltage under heavy demand, worth factoring in for equipment-sensitive setups. The campground's paved loop roads have a 10 mph speed limit.

Electricity and Hookups

Every LK2 site has 30-amp power and a water hookup as standard. Florida State Parks' fee page describes the associated utility charge as covering "water, electricity and sewer," which is the state's standard bundled utility-fee language across its parks — but that shouldn't be read as an individual sewer hookup at the site. On the ground, Lake Kissimmee's sites have water and electric only; sewage goes through the shared dump station, not a site connection. Generators are allowed but may not be run after sunset.

Campsite Facilities

The standard site setup includes a picnic table and a fire ring with a grill grate. Each loop has its own bathhouse with hot showers and flush restrooms, and there's a dump station and laundry facilities serving the campground. Accessible amenities — accessible picnic tables and grills, plus paved paths to accessible restrooms with showers — are specifically identified at sites 9, 15, 49, and 52, so both loops have at least one accessible site. Under normal operation, firewood is sold through the park's concession on Fridays through Sundays; that service is paused along with the camp store during the current closure.

Water Access

Lake Kissimmee itself sits roughly two-thirds of a mile from the campground, so LK2 is camping near the lake rather than directly on its shore — the park's boat ramp and marina provide the actual water access point, with an accessible kayak launch nearby. One current operational note: Florida State Parks flags that boat ramp and marina access can occasionally be affected by wind-blown debris that blocks the canal, an ongoing issue the park says it's working to resolve permanently. For campers with kayaks or fishing gear, this is worth checking before a trip.

Best Campsite Characteristics

Both loops share the same amenities, but a few loop-specific notes are worth knowing. Loop 1 (sites 1–30) has come up in visitor reviews as having somewhat older electrical infrastructure, with occasional breaker trips reported; Loop 2 (LK2, sites 31–60) is sometimes recommended by repeat visitors as the loop with more reliable power, though this is based on visitor reports rather than an official park distinction. Site 9 has a full concrete pad rather than the crushed-shell surface found at most sites. Boating noise from Lake Kissimmee can carry into the campground, particularly on holiday weekends — a consideration for campers prioritizing quiet.

Reservations and Availability

Under normal operation, Florida State Parks allows campground reservations up to 11 months ahead for Florida residents and 10 months for non-residents, with new inventory released daily at 8 a.m. Eastern. None of that currently applies — there's nothing to book while the closure is in effect, and no indication yet of when reservations will reopen or whether the renovation will change LK2's site count or layout.

Fees

The most recently published rates list camping at $20 per night plus tax, a $7 nightly utility fee for RV, cabin, bungalow, boat, and yurt units (not charged for tent camping), and a $6.70 nonrefundable reservation fee per booking. Florida residents 65 and older, or those with a qualifying disability certificate, can receive a 50% discount on the base camping fee (documentation required at check-in; the reservation and utility fees aren't discounted). Day-use entry is $5 per vehicle for two to eight people. These are the last published figures — treat them as provisional until the campground reopens and confirms current pricing.

Rules and Regulations

Standard rules include check-in around 3 p.m. and check-out around 1 p.m., quiet hours from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., a 10 mph campground speed limit, and a limit of one camping unit plus one small tent per site, with occupancy capped at eight people. Generators can't run after sunset. Pets are allowed in the campground but not on beaches, playgrounds, in cabins, or in park buildings, and must be leashed and attended (pets left in a vehicle or on-site unattended are limited to 30 minutes). As always, rules and fees can change, and campers should verify current regulations with the park before planning a trip — especially given the ongoing renovation.

Pets and Campfires

Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome in the campground under Florida State Parks' standard pet policy, with owners required to clean up after them and avoid leaving them unattended for more than 30 minutes. Each site's fire ring and grill grate support both a campfire and cooking; use designated fire areas and check for temporary burn restrictions during dry periods.

Nearby Activities

Fishing is a major draw: Florida State Parks lists largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, chain pickerel, and bluegill as species available from the park's boat ramp, marina, canal banks, and dam. Boating and paddling extend out onto the 35,000-acre Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, connecting Lake Kissimmee with Lake Rosalie and Tiger Lake. Hikers have over 20 miles of trails across 12 distinct natural communities to work with, including the 2.8-mile Gobbler Ridge Trail, the park's only trail reaching the actual Lake Kissimmee shoreline, and a short interpretive loop at the Flatwoods Pond Trail. The park is a strong birding destination, with more than 200 recorded species. History-minded visitors can catch the 1876-era Cow Camp living-history demonstrations, normally held Saturdays from Oct. 1 through April 30 (closed Christmas) — currently off-season as of this writing. Alligators are present in and around the lake, so standard wildlife caution applies on trails that approach the shoreline.

Current Conditions

To recap: the family campground (both LK1 and LK2), the primitive wilderness area, and the Cypress Swamp Trail catwalk are all closed for renovation as of Feb. 17, 2026, with no reopening date announced. Youth Camp and Group Camp remain available to organized groups. Day-use access continues normally, though boat ramp and marina use can be intermittently affected by debris blocking the canal. This is a long-running, open-ended closure rather than a short seasonal one — check the park's official page directly before assuming anything here has changed.

Safety

Cell service and internet access are reported as very limited to nonexistent within the park and for several miles around it, so plan navigation and communication accordingly. Standard central Florida precautions apply for heat, insects, and thunderstorms, along with normal water safety for boating, paddling, and fishing. Alligators are present in and around the park's lakes and canals.

Nearby Services

Lake Wales, about 15 miles away, has grocery stores, gas stations, and restaurants. The nearest gas is reported at roughly six miles from the park. With the on-site camp store closed during renovations, bring supplies from town rather than counting on buying them at the park.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Water and 30-amp power at every site, plus a fire ring and grill grate
  • Accepts tents and RVs up to 55 feet on the same loop
  • Shaded oak-hammock setting with regular wildlife sightings
  • Strong fishing, boating, and hiking access, including 200+ recorded bird species
  • Accessible sites with paved pathways to restrooms and showers

Cons:

  • The campground is currently closed for renovation, with no announced reopening date
  • The primitive backcountry area is closed too, so there's no on-site fallback camping option right now
  • Not waterfront camping — roughly two-thirds of a mile from the Lake Kissimmee shoreline
  • 30-amp power only, with some reports of low voltage during peak season
  • Cell service is very limited to nonexistent
  • Camp store, firewood sales, and kayak rentals unavailable during the closure

Final Verdict

Under normal operation, LK2 is a solid pick for campers who want real hookups, shade, and strong access to fishing, boating, and hiking without paying resort prices — water and power at every site, a 55-foot RV allowance, and more than 20 miles of trail to explore. Some repeat visitors lean toward LK2 over Loop 1 for slightly more reliable power, though that's based on visitor reports rather than an official distinction. Right now, though, none of that is bookable. The campground, primitive area, camp store, and kayak rentals have been closed since mid-February 2026 for renovation, and Florida State Parks hasn't announced when that will change. Treat everything here as "how LK2 normally operates" rather than "what's available today," and confirm status before planning a trip.