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Kissimmee River Public Use Area: Blanket Bay Slough

Blanket Bay Slough offers primitive waterfront camping on the east side of the Kissimmee River. There are no trails on Blanket Bay Slough, as it is mainly marsh, however during the dry season from November through March, you can hike along the river and take in a refreshing view of the water.

KICCO Wildlife Management Area, which is pronounced kiss-oh, is a place where you can get the real feel of “Old Florida.” In this region you will enjoy a rich patchwork of habitat extremes from scrub to marsh.

Experience the natural beauty of this area by camping at any of the five primitive campsites, bicycling a ten-mile dirt road, hiking 11 miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail, or riding your own horse. Remember your fishing pole. Bass lurk in the waters of the C-38 Canal and the oxbows of the Old Kissimmee River.

Hunting is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Visit myfwc.com for hunting dates, regulations and detailed license information.

For more information, please call the District Recreation Hotline at 866-433-6312 or email recreation@sfwmd.gov.

Directions

  • KICCO Trailheads: Located on River Ranch Boulevard and KICCO Grade Road.
  • Blanket Bay Slough: Accessible only by water. The closest boat ramp is the S-65 South Boat Ramp, located off Highway 60 at the northern end of the property.

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Maps

  • Recreation Area Map
  • KICCO – Main Entrance Trailhead [PDF]
  • KICCO – Town of KICCO Campsite [PDF]
  • KICCO – S-65 Boat Ramp [PDF]

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561-686-8800

800-432-2045 (Florida Only)

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