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Blue Lake
Location of Blue Lake in Florida, USA.
Location of Blue Lake in Florida, USA.
Blue Lake
Location in Florida
Location of Blue Lake in Florida, USA.
Location of Blue Lake in Florida, USA.
Blue Lake
Location in the United States
Location south of Sebring, Florida, just east of County Road 635
Coordinates 27°26′07″N 81°30′42″W / 27.4354°N 81.5117°W / 27.4354; -81.5117
Type natural freshwater lake
Basin countries United States
Max. length 1,460 feet (450 m)
Max. width 1,440 feet (440 m)
Surface area 33.76 acres (14 ha)
Max. depth 102 feet (31 m)
Surface elevation 114 feet (35 m)

Blue Lake is a pretty, almost-round lake in Florida. It covers about 33.76 acres (14 ha) of water. You can find this lake south of Sebring, Florida. It's actually inside the southeast part of Highlands Hammock State Park. The area around the lake is mostly countryside. However, there are some houses nearby.

Visiting Blue Lake

Blue Lake is open for everyone to enjoy! You can visit the lake along its entire edge. The lake is part of Highlands Hammock State Park. This park is open every day from when the sun comes up until it sets.

Fun Activities at the Lake

You can fish from the shore at Blue Lake. There are no special boat ramps or swimming spots. We don't have information about the types of fish in the lake.

Lake Facilities

On the northwest side of Blue Lake, you will find a parking area. There are also four shelter houses with picnic tables. These are great spots to relax and have a meal with friends or family.

Another Blue Lake

Sometimes, people get this Blue Lake mixed up with another lake. There is another lake also called Blue Lake in Highlands County. That one is located just north of Lake Placid, Florida.

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