WELCOME TO HARDEE LAKES PARK - Hardee County

Check out Time: 3:00 P.M
Quiet Time: 10:00 P.M. thru 8:00 A.M.
WELCOME TO HARDEE LAKE PARKS
5502 Ollie Roberts Road
Bowling Green, Florida 33834
Primary #: 863-781-1053
Alternate #: 863-781-6374
Alternate #: 863-245-5315
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday thru Monday
(Rate Increase Effective as of February 1 st , 2010)
(Approved by the BOCC on January 7 th , 2010)
CAMPING RATES:
$ 20.00 + Tax ($21.40) daily w/o electric
$ 35.00 + Tax ($37.45) for two days w/o electric
$ 45.00 + Tax ($48.15) for three days w/o electric
$ 25.00 + Tax ($26.75) per day for Equestrian Camping per Trailer
$ 5.00 for additional vehicles - per night
$ 1.00 per person, per night – Boy Scout Groups.
*** FREE ENTRANCE WITH CAMPING ***
In order to make your stay more pleasant, we invite your attention to the following Park Rules.
Hardee Lakes Park is owned and operated by County Government. Therefore, all camping units must display a
current tag, readily visible to management.
1. CAMPSITES:
For camping reservations call 863-781-1053 or 863-781-6374. (Reservations are not yet
available)
Camp in designated sites only.
One (1) camping unit & one (1) vehicle allowed per camp site. Additional vehicles shall be parked
in designated area.
No ropes or wires shall be attached to trees or buildings.
Doormat shall be no larger than 3’x 4’.
All trash must be placed in garbage cans or dumpsters provided.
No water is allowed to be dumped on the ground. (washing of vehicles, trailers, or motor homes is
prohibited)
No boards, pallets, blocks, or other such items on the grass.
All items outside on camp site will be arranged in a neat and orderly fashion.
Camp fires are allowed, but please be careful. Searching for fire wood that has fallen is
acceptable. However, cutting of trees is NOT ALLOWED.
All camp sites must be left clean & neat upon departure.
2. Restrooms with showers are available to registered campers. Showers are available to non-campers for a
$2.00 fee per shower to be paid at the Park Office.
3. Children are the responsibility of the parent/guardian at all times.

4. Pets (two (2) per camp site) are welcome, but must be on a leash (not to exceed ten (10) feet) at all times.
Pets are not allowed inside park buildings. Do not leave pets unattended. Pet disturbance will NOT be
tolerated at any time. ALL PET WASTE MUST BE CLEANED UP BY THE PET OWNER!
5. No swimming in any waters of the park.
6. Bank fishing and boat fishing are allowed in all the lakes. All boats must be off the water one-half (1/2)
hour prior to dusk. Boat ramps are available at all lakes.
7. Use of personal water craft and Airboats is strictly prohibited. Use of All Terrain Vehicles is also not
permitted unless otherwise authorized by the Director of Facilities for operational or special event
purposes.
8. NO FEEDING OF ANY WILDLIFE AT ANY TIME!
9. Mail & Messages:
Personal messages will be accepted at the Park Office (863-781-1053 or 863-781-6374) during the
hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Emergency calls will be accepted at anytime.
10. Length of Stay:
All camping is limited to fourteen (14) days. You must leave the park for at least seven (7) days
before returning.
11. Picnic Facilities & Environmental Building:
Reservations may be made for Picnic Facilities in advance. The fee for reserving a shelter is
$50.00 + tax ($53.50) per day.
Reservations may be made for Environmental Building in advance. The fee for reserving the
building is $75.00 + tax ($80.25) per day.
12. Alcoholic beverages, profanity, obscenity, and use of firearms WILL NOT be permitted.
*****RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE*****
Thank you for your cooperation. We hope you will enjoy your visit with us and choose to stay with us again in
the future.
Hardee Lakes Management and Staff