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OKEECHOBEE KOA RESORT
Okeechobee KOA Resort is your tropical vacation campground, featuring a palm-fringed 9-hole golf course, driving range and putting green. Nearby Lake Okeechobee, known as Florida's Inland Sea and referred to as the “Big O”, is the largest freshwater lake in Florida and offers the best boating and fishing in the area.
Activities are endless within the resort! Play tennis or pickleball, hike the Big O trail or soak in one of our 2 resort pools or hot tub. Visit our fully equipped fitness center for a great workout, or take in a 9-hole game of golf.
CAMPFIRE RULES
1. Use designated fire pits only.
2. Keep anything combustible at least 10 feet away from the fire pit. This includes aerosol cans and pressurized containers.
3. Clear the area of leaves or other debris that may catch fire.
4. Never start a fire with any flammable liquids such as gasoline or lighter fluid. Use crumpled paper or store-bought firewood covered with small sticks for burning.
5. Keep water or a fire extinguisher and a shovel, if you have one, nearby in case the fire gets out of hand.
6. Do not light fires on windy days or nights. Put the fire out at the first sign of increased winds.
7. Obey any local burn bans.
8. After lighting the fire, do not discard the match until it is cold. Douse with water to be sure.
9. Use only the amount of wood necessary to keep the fire burning under control.
10. Stack extra firewood upwind, away from the fire.
11. While the fire is burning, be sure there is a responsible adult in attendance of the fire at all times.
12. Keep children and pets away from the fire pits and never leave them unattended, even after the flames are out, as there is still a chance of a child or a pet getting burned.
13. Never allow hot dog or marshmallow roasting without adult supervision, and be sure there is plenty of space between campers while roasting.
PUTTING OUT YOUR CAMPFIRE
1. Drown the fire with water. Make sure all embers, sticks, and logs are wet.
2. Stir the remains, add more water, and stir again. Be sure all burned material has been put out and cooled. Feel above the fire with the back of your hand to make sure it is out cold.
5. Never leave children or pets unattended near a fire pit, even if you believe the fire is out cold. BUILDING
3. Before you leave the fire pit, be sure all embers, sticks and logs are completely extinguished. Never go to bed and allow the fire to burn itself out.
PLAN YOUR EVENT HERE
The Okeechobee KOA Resort is the perfect spot for your special event. With over 20,000 square feet of space our Convention Center is the perfect place for weddings, dances, proms, charity fundraising events, trade shows, or company presentations. Other areas of the campground are perfect for family reunions, birthday parties, poolside barbecues, or company picnics. Don’t forget the golf course for your next golf tournament. Rally groups, large or small, are welcome. We offer discounted group rates May through November.
OKEECHOBEE KOA RESORT AMENITIES
Our resort offers two great swimming pools and a sundeck, a huge hot tub, a nine-hole golf course with driving range and putting green, tennis and pickleball courts, state-of-the-art fitness center, mini golf course, and playground. Games, shuffleboard, horseshoes and bocce ball will keep everyone entertained. The Shanty Lounge and KOA Resort Lunch Box (General Store) provide beverages and snacks. Laundry facilities, clean
4. Never remove any ashes from the fire pit.
KOA SPECIAL INFORMATION
restrooms with hot showers, and a convenience store are here to provide all the comforts of home.
FLORIDA RESIDENTS
Take Advantage of our Summer Programs! Cut down on RV towing, driving and wear and tear with the OKEECHOBEE KOA Store ‘N’ Use Weekender Program. Leave your own summer “Home on Wheels” on a full hook-up campsite between May 1st and October 31st, then return to enjoy your own RV every Friday and Saturday night. If weekends don’t work for you, schedule any 8 days in a month. The choice is yours! Summer Social and Golf Memberships are also available. Call for details.
THE KOA STORE
Check out the great selection of gifts and souvenirs. Relax with a cup of coffee or treat yourself to a hand-dipped ice cream cone, hot dog, pizza, or any of the other tasty food choices available. Our store is stocked with food and snacks, sundry items, clothing, beer, wine, and RV supplies. We also have ice and propane sales for your convenience.
Okeechobee Christian Church 3055 S.E. 18th Terrace (863) 467-7858
Okeechobee Presbyterian Church USA
312 N. Parrott Avenue (863) 824-0013
Oakview Baptist Church 677 S.W. 32 Street (863) 763-1699
TIMELY REMINDERS
Store/Pro Shop Hours
7AM - 6PM Sun-Thurs
7AM - 7PM Fri-Sat
Summer Hours subject to change Office Hours
Sunday-Thursday 8AM - 6PM
Friday and Saturday 8AM - 8PM
Pool Hours
10 AM - Dusk
Quiet Hours Sun - Thurs 10PM - 8AM Fri - Sat 11PM - 8AM Laundry Hours
Satellite Laundries Open 24 Hours Main Laundry Open 8AM - 10PM
Shanty Lounge Open all year (hours posted) KOA Lunch Box Seasonal hours posted.
OKEECHOBEE HOUSES OF WORSHIP
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 701 S.W. 6th Street (863) 763-3727
Seventh Day Adventist Church 412 N.W. 6th Street (863) 763-0655
First United Methodist Church of Okeechobee 200 N.W. 2nd Street (863) 763-4021
LOCATED CLOSE TO THE MAILROOM
• LEASH • BALL • SCOOP (JUST IN CASE)
See the front desk for details.
St. Teresa Catholic Church 122 Chobee Loop Road NE (863) 824-8701
Westside Christian Church 8082 W. Hwy. 70 (863) 467-2278
GUIDELINES FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT
Please review the following with your party so that everyone has a safe, fun, and memorable stay.
RV and Tent CHECK-IN time is 1pm, CHECK-OUT time is 11am. No early check-ins permitted.
Cabin CHECK-IN time is 3:00pm, CHECK-OUT time is 11am. No early check-ins permitted. Lost rental key charge will be $25.00. Late check-out is offered for an additional fee only if available. Check with the front desk for availability by 10am on the date of your scheduled departure.
QUIET HOURS: Please be considerate of other Campers in the resort. Quiet hours are 10pm-8am Sunday-Thursday, and 11pm-8am Friday and Saturday. All children under 18 must be at their site by 10pm. Pets: No pet enclosures, kennels, pen fences or crates allowed on sites. Pets cannot be tied up unattended outside at any time. Pets are welcome when quiet and attended. Pets must be leashed at ALL times. A 6' (six foot) leash rule is in effect whenever the animal is outside of the owner's camping trailer, vehicle, tent, cabin, or motorhome. Please clean up after your pets. There are receptacles and bags throughout the resort. For health and safety reasons, pets are not allowed in buildings, on the golf course, or in the pool areas. Pets cannot be left unattended. If your pet is aggressive, you will be asked to remove it from the resort. Allowing your pet to bark uncontrollably day or night will not be permitted and you may be asked to leave the resort.
Site appearance: Resort guests are responsible for keeping their sites neat and clutter free. Excessive clutter is determined by the amount of time it would take guests to completely pack up and evacuate the site if so required. It should take no longer than 30 minutes to completely pack up your site. Refrigerators/Freezers/Appliances are not permitted outside of the RV per KOA Standards of Quality. Tents and/or Portable Storage units are not permitted on RV Sites. Portable Screen Rooms are permitted as long as they are not staked into the ground and are set up on your RV pad only. Stakes disrupt cable lines and water lines when used to tie items down and are not safe due to electric lines underground. RV awnings may be staked down in front of your pad.
Vehicles: You may have ONE camping vehicle and one passenger vehicle on your site. No parking on the grass. This includes golf carts. All vehicles and trailers must fit on your site. Parking on unoccupied sites is not permitted. You will be asked to move the vehicle, or you will be charged the full retail price of the site. If you are Interested in a storage option during your stay,please contact the office for rates and availability. All vehicles must be licensed and insured according to state law. Speed limit in the resort is 10 mph. Please observe all stop and road directional signs. NO ONE under the age of 16 is
DO'S AND DON'TS OF ALLIGATOR SAFETY
Please be aware that there are alligators present in the waters around the campground. While you are far less likely to encounter an alligator in the wild, it is always good to be prepared, just in case
DO pay attention to any posted warning signs of alligators in the water and avoid the area.
DO respect boundaries between wildlife and human beings.
DO keep within a safe distance.
permitted to drive ANY motorized vehicle on the property. The operator must have a valid driver's license, or permit.
Trash: Trash bins are located near the maintenance building and the convention center. These are ONLY for household trash. Please discard all household trash in these bins. Do not leave trash outside.
Visitors: Visitors must check-in with the office upon arrival and will be charged the appropriate guest fees. A visitor’s pass will be provided. Visitors of registered guests are welcome between the hours of 8am10pm. Registered guest(s) must be on site when visitors are present.
Golf Course: The golf course, putting green and driving range are available upon payment of applicable fees. Tee times are REQUIRED. Contact the general store for more information. No one is permitted on the golf course after sunset or before 7am. Private golf carts are permitted, but a trail fee applies. Fishing/hiking/biking are not allowed on the golf course.
Swimming Pools: No glass containers or outside alcohol permitted at ANY of the pools on the property. No food or beverages in the pool or on the pool wet deck. Commercially bottled water in plastic bottles is allowed on the pool wet deck for pool patron hydration. Children under 18 must be supervised by an adult at the pools. Guests must be 21 to enter the hot tub.
Clotheslines: Excessive clutter spoils the beauty of our resort. Please keep your site neat and tidy. Laundry/dryer facilities are provided for your convenience. Clotheslines are allowed for swimwear and beach towels and must be attached to your RV unit ONLY.
Smoking: Smoking is not permitted in any pool area or in any building or rental unit. A $250 cleaning charge for smoking in any rental unit will be charged to the card on file in the office.
Cooking: Cooking is not permitted inside one-room cabins.
Firearms: Firearms are not permitted in the resort.
Flags: Political flags/signs of any type are not permitted at the resort. Confederate flags and/or flags containing vulgarity or profanity are also not permitted. You will be asked to remove the flag/sign from display. If you choose not to remove the display, you will be asked to leave the resort.
Convention Center Parking: This is for guests using the facilities such as Pool, Shanty, Golf Course, private events, etc. This is not for guest overflow parking. Overnight parking permits must be hung from rearview mirror if/when issued. If there is no permit displayed, your vehicle is subject to tow at vehicle owners' expense without warning.
DON'T swim in natural waters.
DON'T feed alligators.
DON'T attempt to move or catch an alligator on your own.
DON'T approach the alligator.
DON'T ever get in the water with an alligator, even a small one.
Always Follow SAFETY RULES
DO back away from an alligator slowly if you find yourself close to one.
DO keep a close eye on any alligators that you come across, and watch for any warning signs of aggression. If an alligator hisses at you, then an attack may follow shortly after.
DO REPORT AN ALLIGATOR SIGHTING TO THE CAMPGROUND STAFF IF IT IS POSING A POTENTIAL THREAT.
Florida is a beautiful place, and part of what makes it beautiful is all of the unique and interesting animals that share the area with us. While some animals, like alligators, are dangerous, as long as we respect them and their territory, we can all live together in harmony.
Please: Use Only Non-Formaldehyde Biodegradable Chemicals in Holding Tanks. Please: Out of courtesy to other campers, please do not run generators.
FOR SAFETY, PLEASE STOP AT ALL INTERSECTIONS AND WATCH FOR BICYCLES, GOLF CARTS AND PEDESTRIANS ON ALL STREETS.
OBSERVE CHECK IN/OUT TIMES
Arrive at or after Check-In Time and leave before Check-Out Time
GO THE SPEED LIMIT
Observe the speed limit at all times and be aware of people, children and pets while driving.
BE A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER
Keep your pets leashed and in your control at all times and always pick up after your dog.
RESPECT YOUR NEIGHBORS
Do not walk through other campsites and keep all items on your site.
MIND YOUR CAMPFIRE Check to be sure that camp res are allowed and never leave it unattended.
BE MINDFUL OF YOUR NOISE LEVEL
Keep all noise at a decent level at all times.
KEEP A TIDY CAMPSITE
Pick up all food and garbage throughout the day and clean and organize site at end of the night.
OBSERVE QUIET TIMES
Keep noise level of talking, children and pets low and music o during posted quiet hours.
KEEP ALL FACILITIES CLEAN
Pick up after yourself and report any spills or broken equipment immediately.
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