Okeechobee district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Okeechobee

Okeechobee is a town in Okeechobee district, Florida, United States, home to about 5,608 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park (7 km), Barley Barber Swamp (41 km) and Lake Okeechobee (42 km).

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Okeechobee, Florida
Okeechobee, Okeechobee district, Florida, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Okeechobee at a glance

Location
Okeechobee district, Florida, United States
Population
about 5,608
Coordinates
27.2439° N, 80.8298° W
Places within 50 km
41 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Okeechobee

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Okeechobee

49 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Okeechobee. The closest is Lake Okeechobee (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Okeechobee

48 churches within 100 km of Okeechobee. The closest is Church of God (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Okeechobee

41 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Okeechobee. The closest is Eagle Island (16 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Okeechobee

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Okeechobee. The closest is Long Cypress Slash (21 km); the best-known is Barley Barber Swamp (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Okeechobee

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Okeechobee. The closest is Dixie Highway From Arcadia to Jupiter (1919) (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Okeechobee

12 parks within 100 km of Okeechobee. The closest is Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Okeechobee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Okeechobee
  2. 1 km Church of God · church, Okeechobee
  3. 15 km Eagle Island · island, Okeechobee
  4. 25 km Jones Hammock · river spot, Okeechobee
  5. 14 km Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park · park, Okeechobee
  6. 6 km Big Lake Church of Christ · church, Okeechobee
  7. 2 km Back to Okeechobee

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Okeechobee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs149Lake Okeechobee (42 km)
    Churches348Church of God (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2041Eagle Island (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens931Long Cypress Slash (21 km)
    Forts & heritage224Dixie Highway From Arcadia to Jupiter (1919) (30 km)
    Parks112Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park (7 km)
    Beaches & coast211Big Bear Beach (41 km)
    Museums011American Clown Museum & School (67 km)
    Other attractions210PopStroke (49 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Harney Pond Observation Tower (46 km)
    Waterfalls02Arcadia at Veranda Falls (58 km)
    Treks01Ocean to Lake Hiking Trail (70 km)
    Caves01Cheese Cave (69 km)

    Okeechobee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Okeechobee?

    Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park (park, about 7 km), Church of God (church, about 1 km), Big Lake Church of Christ (church, about 2 km), Eagle Island (island, about 16 km), Jones Hammock (river spot, about 18 km), Barley Barber Swamp (nature spot, about 41 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Okeechobee?

    41 places on Spotwander: 1 lake, 3 churches, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Okeechobee?

    Lake Okeechobee, about 42 km by road; Lake Istokpoga (59 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Okeechobee?

    Church of God, about 1 km by road; Big Lake Church of Christ (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Okeechobee?

    Eagle Island, about 16 km by road; Jones Hammock (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Okeechobee?

    Start in Okeechobee, visit Church of God, then Eagle Island, then Jones Hammock, then Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park, then Big Lake Church of Christ, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Okeechobee?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Okeechobee

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Okeechobee’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Okeechobee on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.