Hardee Lakes Park #3

Hardee Lakes Park #3 offers a concrete boat ramp providing access to Hardee Lake #3, one of four scenic lakes within the Hardee Lakes Park system in Fort Green. This reclaimed phosphate pit lake provides a calm-water paddling and fishing destination suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorboats. The park features shaded picnic areas with tables and grilling facilities, making it a good spot for a full day outing.

All four lakes in the park include concrete boat ramps and shore access, with Hardee Lake being among the most accessible for both boating and bank activities. The lake contains a mix of emergent and submerged vegetation, which is typical of phosphate pit lakes in the region. A day-use fee applies (approximately $5 per vehicle based on visitor reports). The park is located about 15 minutes from Wauchula, making it convenient for central Florida paddlers seeking protected, scenic water.