Lake Kissimmee State Park protects 5,930 acres of central Florida landscapes, combining floodplain, forest, prairie, hammock, flatwoods, and access to Lakes Kissimmee, Tiger, and Rosalie in one area. It is especially important for wildlife, supporting 50 threatened, endangered, or special-concern species and about 200 bird species, including bald eagle, snail kite, and whooping crane. Recreation spans both water and uplands, with boating, paddling, fishing, trails, horseback riding, and camping. A distinctive historic feature, Cow Camp, recreates an 1876 cattle camp and interprets the lives of Florida’s early cattlemen, adding a human story to the park’s natural significance.