Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Florida's first Dark Sky Park, offering exceptional stargazing, diverse wildlife, and extensive multi-use trails in a vast dry prairie ecosystem.

šŸ“œ Florida's first Dark Sky Park, protecting a vast dry prairie ecosystem.
šŸ” Home to diverse wildlife, ideal for stargazing and outdoor activities.

Why Go

šŸŒŒ Exceptional stargazing opportunities
šŸ¦… Abundant wildlife viewing, including rare birds
šŸš¶ Over 100 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding
šŸ•ļø Camping, glamping, and dedicated astronomy pads available

Why Avoid

šŸŠ Alligators present, especially along Military Trail
āš ļø Terrain can be challenging, sloughs may require wading

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Ranger-led buggy tours available Nov-Mar (reservations required)
šŸ’” After sunset, only red spectrum lights allowed in astronomy pads
šŸ• Leashed dogs welcome, but caution advised due to alligators

Cost

šŸ’° Admission $4 per vehicle, $2 pedestrians/bicyclists; Camping $16/night + fees.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, 8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days a year.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Yes, accessible parking available.

šŸš» Toilets

Yes, accessible restrooms at visitor center.

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