About The Lakes
Hardee Lakes Park is approximately 1200 acres and has horse trails, hiking trails, handicap-accessible hiking trails, and bike trails. There are 3 restrooms located throughout the park. The restrooms in the camping areas also have shower facilities available.
There are also picnic areas, a picnic pavilion, and a playground available. The park includes a boardwalk that winds around the lakes and through the woods, with an observation tower where people can watch wildlife.
The fisheries are controlled by the Florida Game and Fish Commission, and fishing is allowed in all the lakes. Hardee Lakes Park contains 4 lakes in total; Lake Hardee is 120 acres, Deer Lake is 110 acres, Lake Firefly is 97 acres, and Gator Lake is 47 acres.
Before you arrive at Hardee Lakes Park, please review the Hardee Lakes Golf Cart UTV Policy, Rules, and Regulations of Hardee Lakes, or a brochure that contains the fishing regulations and a summary of the park rules.
Real-Time Weather Data
To view real time weather at Hardee Lakes visit https://weatherstem.com/fswnbowlinggreen.
Office Hours
Thursday – Tuesday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Wednesday 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Park Hours
April 1 – August 31: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. (unless you are camping)
September 1 – March 31: 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (unless you are camping)
Camping Rates
| Camping | Nightly Cost |
|---|---|
| Primitive | $20 plus tax |
| Electric (30A & 50A) | $25 plus tax |
| Premium Lakeside Electric (30A & 50A) | $28 plus tax |
Reservations
To make a reservation for camping at Hardee Lakes, please use the site FireFly.
Important Documents
Contact Information
Ben Willis – Parks & Recreation Superintendent
ben.willis@hardeecountyfl.gov
Will Reschke – Park Manager
will.reschke@hardeecountyfl.gov
Hardee Lakes Park
5502 Ollie Roberts RD
Bowling Green, FL 33834
Park Phone (863) 767-1100