Local Area

Pahokee, Florida is located on the eastern shores of Lake Okeechobee in the Glades, one of the world’s leaders in agriculture. In Pahokee, activities such as boating, fishing and camping will keep you busy year round.

Agriculture: In the Glades, its soil is known as ‘Black Gold’ because it is black, organic soil – some of the best in the world. Sugar cane, rice, celery, green beans, radishes, and leaf vegetables, all grown during the fall, winter and spring, are the major crops.

Boating Year Round: Pahokee boasts the only deep water marina on Lake Okeechobee.

Fishing - Catch the big one: Lake Okeechobee is the best fresh water fishing ground for catching bass, crappie and blue gills.

Camping - Stay directly on the lake: Pahokee has the only campground located directly on the lake. The sunsets are absolutely magnificent and rival Mallory Square in Key West as one of the premier locales in the State of Florida to watch the sunset.