Camping and Biking Weekend
Lake Okeechobee
Bike Ride: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 am
Camping: Friday, February 20-22, 2026
Leader: Ben Smith
Meeting point: At access gate G36 on Hwy 441
Directions: From Palm Beach Gardens, drive west on PGA Blvd. to Beeline Highway (710) and go right (about 39 miles) to County Road 15B (SE 126 Blvd). Turn left and go to Highway 441; then go right 1.5 miles to G36. Turn left to park. Ben found an address close to Gate 36 ....10628 US Hwy 441/98 Okeechobee. For GPS Ben has 27.163180.716. He hopes to have bike signs.
Ride description: Ride at your own pace along paved bike path on top of the dike for about 8 miles. Get off at the next ramp. We will then meet up at the J&S Fish Camp's Gator Hole Bar for drinks and restroom break.
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Notes:
- Please wear your Gator T-shirt or other Gator stuff.
- Should be a food truck (Moe's sandwiches) and band outside.
- There are picnic tables outside so you can bring your own lunch along on your bike.
- Optional: Maybe a game of Left, Right, Center (LCR)...bring $1 bills if you want to play.
- Leisure ride back to cars when you are ready.
Contacts:
Ben Smith: 561-425-3077 or e-mail bbsdob525@aol.com
If you want to stay for the weekend, there are 2 options:
- KOA Okeechobee
- Best Western Okeechobee
Optional camping on your own...
KOA
4276 US Highway 441 South
Okeechobee, FL 34974
4276 US Highway 441 South
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Information:1-863-763-0231
Reservations:1-800-562-7748
Email: okeechobee@koa.com
They have cabins (but they are going fast) and numerous RV and tent sites (tent camping should not be windy like Pahokee)...tent area #315-321.... 9 hole golf course, tennis, bocce, pentaque, adult only pool, hot tub, campfires and the Shanty Lounge with live music and dancing. There is a $4 day use fee if not staying there. ... RESERVATIONS: Call 800-562-7748 to reserve or on-line at www.KOA.com/ways-to-stay/deluxecabins.
Click here: KOA Camping Cabins & Deluxe Cabins | Cabin Rentals at KOA Campgrounds
Exit FL Turnpike South at Yeehaw Jct and take US 441 south.
Exit FL Turnpike North or I-95 N at PGA Blvd. Go west to 710, west to 70, west to US 441 and turn left. Continue south on 441 for 3 miles.;
KOA Lodging Check-in: 3:00 pm, Check-out: 11:00 am
Hotel nearby on the other side of the street from KOA:
Best Western Lake Okeechobee
4276 US Highway 441 South
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 357-7100
Hotels In Okeechobee, FL – Best Western Lake Okeechobee
Saturday Evening meet 6 PM at Ben’s Cabin (The Eagle) for Campfire Social, bring chairs, beverage of choice. NOTE: On your own for Saturday Dinner.
If staying at KOA... will leave KOA at 9:15 AM to drive 9 miles from the KOA for the bike ride: Saturday, February 17, 2024, meet 10 AM at Gate G36 on Hwy SE 441 which is 9 miles from the KOA... Guest leader TBD... Will ride paved bike path on top of dike 7 miles south at 8-10 mph to the Gator Hole bar for drinks and restroom break. Then back to cars and return to the KOA. Ben is in the Eagle cabin on golf course. Campfire at Ben's cabin area.
For more information, contact Ben Smith bbsdob525@aol.com 561-425-3077
or Ben Smith at 561-425-3077... or bbsdob525@aol.com
Band starts at 12 noon The "World Shorts" will be there for the '"Gator Tradition". Hope you can make it. Saturday night campfire at 6:30 PM at Eagle cabin KOA
Ben Smith, bbsdob525@aol.com or (561) 425-3077
Gator Hole Tavern | J and S Fish Camp
J&S FISH CAMP | LAKE OKEECHOBEE RV PARK, TAVERN & MORE. (jsfish.camp)
9500 SW Conners Hwy
Okeechobee, FL 34974-7711
(772) 597-4455
Map of KOA to J&S Fish Camp
Map of J&S Fish Camp
