Timeline
16:36
Arrive and park. The entrance is open until sunset, so you have time to get settled.
17:06
Walk the Cow Camp area. It is a living-history demonstration of frontier Florida life, offering a quiet introduction to the park’s history before the evening light changes.
17:41
Find a spot near the banks of the lake. The park offers 13 miles of nature trails, but for sunset, a stationary view of the water reflecting the WSW sun is best.
17:51
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light starts at 17:17, leading into the sunset at 17:51.
Local tip
The park closes at sunset. Plan to leave shortly after the sun dips below the horizon.
Check before you go
- Park hours are 7AM to Sunset, 365 days a year.
- Entrance fee is $5 per vehicle (2-8 persons).
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lake Wales (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).