The Top 7 Lakes in Okeechobee County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Okeechobee County? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Okeechobee County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 7, 2025
This observation deck and pavilion in Lake Okeechobee Park, just outside of the town of Okeechobee, provides fantastic views over the lake. The name "Okeechobee" comes from two Hitchiti words: …
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Hike along the Herbert Hoover Dike, a 143-mile earthen dam going around Lake Okeechobee and out to the Kissimmee-Okeechobee-Everglades system. The Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail (LOST) circles Lake Okeechobee, spanning …
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Lakeside Ranch Stormwater Treatment Area significantly aids in restoring the Lake Okeechobee watershed by enhancing water quality. Spanning 2,700 acres, it treats stormwater runoff from the Taylor Creek and Nubbin …
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Okeechobee is a small town on the shore of a big lake. In fact the name Okeechobee comes from two Seminole words "Oki" meaning big and "Chubi" meaning water. Though …
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Hiking through the state park, you might assume: you will hike along a lot of prairie. There are some very small palm forests, but most of the time, the trail …
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Nubbin Slough Trailhead and Boat Launch is a great place to park and begin an adventure, whether it's dropping your boat and getting out on Lake Okeechobee, taking a hike …
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This is a picturesque slough with several pools on both sides of the trail. Look closely and you might see some gators between the leaves. There is also a huge gator at the last pool to the left.
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