Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park Loop Equ

4.85

107 reviews

33104 N.W. 192nd Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34972

Stargazing

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Booking

Reservable

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Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Pets Allowed

RV FriendlyElectricShowers

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February 2026

Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Pets Allowed

RV FriendlyElectricShowers

Opens Florida State Parks site

Official Website

Real-Time Availability

Select a month, then check for open campsites

February 2026

Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park Loop Equ

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Campsite Fees

No official campsite fee amounts found. Visitor reports mention $1 for washer/dryer at the main bathhouse; guided swamp-buggy tours typically require...

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.85

Top-Rated

Based on 107 reviews

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"Reviews are overwhelmingly positive: visitors praise the very dark night skies and stargazing, the quiet/remote prairie setting, clean bathhouses, and wildlife. Common negatives relate to heavy mosquitoes in warm months, heat/exposure on open trails, and the campground's remoteness."

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33104 N.W. 192nd Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34972

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Best Time to Camp at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park Loop Equ

October through March is when the prairie reveals its true magic. Comfortable temperatures make every outdoor activity a pleasure—whether you're exploring on horseback, hiking the trails, or simply sitting by the campfire as stars begin to fill the enormous sky overhead. Summer, while beautiful, brings sweltering heat and aggressive mosquitoes that can turn dawn and dusk into a battle. For the best experience—incredible stargazing, pleasant days, and cool evenings perfect for camping—plan your adventure during the cooler months when the prairie is at its absolute finest.

Summer(Jun-Aug)

2.5 / 5

Review caveat 'when bugs and clouds allow' suggests summer humidity, bugs, and cloudiness reduce appeal.

Fall(Sep-Nov)

3.0 / 5

Fall likely mixed—still warm and potentially cloudy; limited direct info.

Spring(Mar-May)

4.0 / 5

Spring typically has favorable weather for clear skies and comfortable temps in Florida.

Best

Winter(Dec-Feb)

4.0 / 5

Florida's dry season likely yields clearer skies and fewer bugs—good for stargazing.

Planning Tips

About Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park Loop Equ

Loop EQU invites you to camp beneath some of Florida's darkest skies, where spacious sites—including charming glamping tents—scatter across an expansive dry prairie that stretches endlessly toward the horizon. This is stargazing country at its finest, where the vastness of the landscape creates a rare sense of true wilderness. Time your visit for fall through winter, when cooler breezes and crystal-clear nights replace the summer heat.

The campground includes equestrian sites (some with hookups), sites suitable for RVs, tent and primitive camping, plus glamping tent options in parts of the loop.

Historical Significance

Part of the remaining Kissimmee River prairie ecosystem; sources did not provide loop‑level historical or indigenous cultural details.

Weather and SeasonsOctober through March is when the prairie reveals its true magic. Comfortable temperatures make every outdoor activity a pleasure—whether you're exploring on horseback, hiking the trails, or simply sitting by the campfire as stars begin to fill the enormous sky overhead. Summer, while beautiful, brings sweltering heat and aggressive mosquitoes that can turn dawn and dusk into a battle. For the best experience—incredible stargazing, pleasant days, and cool evenings perfect for camping—plan your adventure during the cooler months when the prairie is at its absolute finest.

Natural Features and SceneryPicture yourself surrounded by a sea of native grasses and saw palmetto, where ancient live oak hammocks rise like islands from the golden prairie. The landscape unfolds in every direction with sweeping vistas that transform throughout the day—soft pastels at dawn, brilliant blues at midday, and fiery oranges at sunset. With minimal tree cover, wildlife becomes part of your daily rhythm: white-tailed deer browse peacefully in the early morning light, hawks trace lazy circles overhead, and wading birds pick their way through distant wetlands. Keep your eyes open for sunbathing alligators near the preserve's scattered ponds, a thrilling reminder that this is wild Florida at its most authentic.

Geological RegionFlorida dry prairie (open grassland dominated by saw palmetto with scattered oak hammocks)

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Activities you can enjoy

Activities focus on prairie-based recreation: exceptional dark-sky stargazing, hiking and biking on prairie trails and sand roads, wildlife viewing, equestrian camping and guided swamp-buggy/prairie tours.

HikingHiking on extensive prairie trails and sand roads; trails can be long, exposed and have limited shade.

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Wildlife viewing

Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsHeavy mosquito activity in warm months, strong sun exposure and heat on open trails/sites, limited shade in many areas, remoteness with few nearby services, and occasional small alligator sightings in the preserve.

Weather at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park Loop Equ

Reviews

4.9

107 reviews

Top-Rated

Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park Loop Equ is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive: visitors praise the very dark night skies and stargazing, the quiet/remote prairie setting, clean bathhouses, and wildlife. Common negatives relate to heavy mosquitoes in warm months, heat/exposure on open trails, and the campground's remoteness.

Review Summaries

Based on 107 reviews

What Campers Love

Outstanding dark-sky stargazing, peaceful/remote atmosphere, clean bathhouses with hot showers and laundry, availability of electric and water hookups at many equestrian sites, spacious sites and...

Based on 107 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Visit fall through winter for cooler temperatures, fewer mosquitoes, and the best stargazing; bring strong insect repellent, sun protection and ample water/food; anyone can reserve equestrian sites...

Based on 107 reviews

Camper Quotes

"Night sky! ... remote, quiet, and beautiful."; "Clean bathrooms and even laundry facilities."; "Avoid the summer time tho, it's unbearably hot and the mosquitoes at night will swarm you."

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