Okatibbee Lake is an 11,000-acre project maintained by the Corps of Engineers that was developed for flood control and also offers many recreational opportunities. Surrounding the lake there is one campground, four day-use parks with boat ramps, and three designated swimming areas. The scenery is very natural and beautiful and wildlife is abundant and commonly seen from the water and along the shorelines. On the north side of the lake is the Okatibbee Wildlife Management Area that can be partially explored by canoe.