KICCO Wildlife Management Area

Managed in cooperation with the South Florida Water Management District.

KICCO WMA protects more than 7,400 acres along the Kissimmee River in Polk County, preserving a mosaic of habitats including scrub, oak hammock, cypress strand, pine-palmetto flatwoods and the marshes of Blanket Bay Slough.

Public access other than on foot or by bicycle requires a Special Use License from the South Florida Water Management District.

A public boat ramp is located at structure 65, adjacent to SR 60, and a private boat ramp is located at River Ranch Resort, which can be used for a small fee. The use of airboats, tracked vehicles, all-terrain vehicles or unlicensed and unregistered motorcycles is prohibited.

Hunting

For hunting seasons and area regulations, view FWC's regulations summary brochure for KICCO WMA.

Fishing

Fishing is permitted year-round. A Florida fishing license is required and can be purchased at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.

Camping

Camping is allowed at a designated campsite and requires a Special Use License from the South Florida Water Management District.

Recreation

About 11 miles of the Florida Trail traverse the area through oak hammock, scrub, cypress strand and pine-palmetto flatwoods. There is an excellent opportunity for biking on nine miles of KICCO Grade road.

Horses are allowed with a Special Use License from the South Florida Water Management District.

For more information about recreation, see the SFWMD’s webpage for Kissimmee River Public Use Area: KICCO.

Wildlife

Wildlife is abundant and includes white-tailed deer, alligators, bald eagles, wild turkeys, hawks, wading birds and sandhill cranes. The threatened crested caracara has been observed on the area.

Add your bird observations to the KICCO WMA eBird Hotspot.

More Information

See the SFWMD’s webpage for Kissimmee River Public Use Area: KICCO.

For an area map, hunting seasons, permits, fees, rules regarding dogs and area regulations, view FWC's regulations summary brochure for KICCO WMA.