This scenic paddling follows multiple waterways and lakes to complete a 12-mile loop trip through Lake Kissimmee State Park. The trip starts from the Lake Rosalie boat ramp and follows Rosalie Canal over to the northern shoreline of Tiger Lake and up Tiger Creek to Lake Kissimmee. After covering a short distance of Lake Kissimmee shoreline the trip then follows the canal past the state park boat ramp with a somewhat strenuous portage around a small dam. The canal then leads back to Lake Rosalie where a short paddle south along the shoreline will lead back to the launch. The area is excellent for wildlife viewing and fishing and the state park also offers picnic areas, camping, and lots of recreational trails.

Lake Kissimmee State Park is situated on the northwest side of Lake Kissimmee and is within close proximity to other lakes and miles of recreational trails. The area is great for wildlife viewing, paddling, and hiking. The campground offers 60 campsites that can accommodate tents and RVs up to 55 feet in length. The sites are all equipped with water and electricity. There is also a dump station on site. Some of the other amenities include picnic tables, showers, restrooms, and a laundry facility. Reservations are available for the campground but must be made a day ahead of arrival. The cost per night is $20.

Lake Kissimmee is the fourth largest lake in Florida and it offers many miles of scenic, undeveloped shoreline for paddling and wildlife viewing. The lake is part of a state park that has a boat ramp located on Zipper Canal which leads out to the lake. Once on the lake, paddlers can follow the shoreline in either direction for as many miles as they are seeking. This trip follows the shoreline north for 5 miles towards Sturm Island. The water can get rough when windy so be aware of current conditions before setting out. The state park also offers camping, picnicing, hiking trails, and other waterways and lakes that are also good paddling destinations.

Lake Rosalie Park and Campground is situated along the southeast shoreline of Lake Rosalie in Polk County. The park offers a campground that can accommodate tents and RVs. The amenities include water, electric hookups, showers, restrooms, a dump station, and picnic tables. There is also a boat launch and playground on site. The cost is $20 per night for electric hookups and $15 per night for non-electric sites. There are discounts for county residents. Reservations are not required but call ahead to assure availability.

Buster Island is located in Kissimmee State Park and is surrounded on all sides by three lakes and the waterways that feed them. The state park is home to lots of diverse habitats including beautiful old-growth live oak hammock. This loop hike around Buster Island takes visitors through the diverse terrain and offers lots of solitude and opportunity for wildlife viewing. The trail is very flat and fairly easy to follow, and there is a primitive campsite located along the trail for hikers interested in making the trip an overnighter.