Olustee Beach

Come join the fun! Swim along a shallow sandy beach and watch the water birds wade through the cypress. Water ski along the glassy lake or watch the white caps roll in on windy days. You may also enjoy fishing on the pier, picnicking under the hammock, or walk the Trampled Track Trail [http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/osceola/recarea/?recid=75128], which tells the story of Osceola's turpentining history. There are bathrooms and hot showers, picnic tables, grills, drinking water and a group picnic shelter. The sandy beach at Ocean Pond offers a chance to cool off from those hot summer days. Anglers are sure to like the barrier-free pier at the boat launch and parking area. Kayakers can paddle along the cypress that line the perimeter of the lake. Many enjoy the serene atmosphere of this beautiful lake.