Town of KICCO Campsite, River Ranch, FL

South Florida Water Management District

Florida

Free Camping Near River Ranch, FL

Town of KICCO Campsite is a free, developed campground offered by South Florida Water Management District. It's one of five campsites located within the KICCO Wildlife Management Area (WMA). This particular campsite is the largest of the five, and the most popular. It has room for full-sized RVs, and offers fishing off the banks of the Kissimmee.

Authority

District Office

Tel: (561) 686-8800

Official campground webpage

Particulars

GPS: 27.6691, -81.1452

Elevation: 66 feet

Reservations: First come, first served

Camping Fee: None

Permit: Special Use License

Max stay: 8 consecutive days, or 30 total days per year

Amenities: Picnic tables, fire rings

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Camping at Town of KICCO Campsite

Pronounced “KISS-oh” this campsite is located on the grounds of the old town. It takes its name from the Kissimmee Island Cattle Company that operated here from 1915 through the late 20s. KICCO contributed to the development of central Florida towns such as Kissimmee and Sebring that depended on beef production and river trade. At one time, the KICCO settlement had homes, a bunkhouse, mess hall, company store, ice house, power plant, schoolhouse and even its own steamboat landing.

KICCO Wildlife Management Area Map

Special Use License

Camping at all facilities operated by South Florida Water Management District requires a Special Use License which is free. You can get one online here.

Other Campsites Within 20 Miles Radius

Associated Documents

Rules 40E-7.511 to 7.539, Public Access on District Lands, South Florida Water Management District

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