Moore Haven

The county seat of Glades County, Moore Haven is situated at the junction of Caloosahatchee River and Lake Okeechobee, providing an array of outdoor recreation opportunities, from fishing, boating, and paddling to hiking and exploring archeological sites.

Its position on the river makes Moore Haven a nice stop for boaters along the Okeechobee Waterway, which runs more than 150 miles from the Atlantic Ocean in Stuart to the Gulf of Mexico at Fort Myers, connecting Florida’s two coasts.

At The Glades Resort, visitors can pull in off the river or the road for dining at the Riverfront Grill or a round of golf at the resort’s championship nine-hole course. Guests can stay at the resort marina or one of its many RV sites, and fish, paddle the river, or take the shuttle service to attractions in the area.

Visitors of all ages will enjoy a trip to Gatorama, where guests can see a variety of animals and hold baby alligators, and Okeechobee Airboat Charters offers family-friendly excitement on the water. Visitors can also take a drive south of Moore Haven to see the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Big Cypress Reservation in the Florida Everglades or head north to the tribe’s Brighton Reservation, home to Seminole Casino Brighton.

Plan your trip at Visit Glades.

WATERWAYS

Boat and fish on Florida’s largest lake.

• Lake Okeechobee
• Caloosahatchee River
• Rim Canal

FAMILY FUN

See a variety of animals, hold a baby alligator, and go for an airboat ride on Lake Okeechobee.

• Gatorama
• Okeechobee Airboat Charters
• City of Moore Haven Park

CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

Visit a pre-Columbian archeological site, check out annual events, and take a trip to the casino in nearby Okeechobee.

• Ortona Indian Mound Park
• Seminole Casino Brighton
• Chalo Nitka Ranch Rodeo
• Ortona Cane Grinding Festival
• Historic Glades County Courthouse

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Explore the great outdoors in Moore Haven and Glades County.

• Fishing
• Birding
• Hunting
• Boating
• Paddling
• Hiking

DINING

Enjoy dinner on the water or grab a quick bite to eat.

• Haven Fresh
• Joey’s Pizza & Subs
• Riverfront Grill

PLACES TO STAY

Stay at a waterfront motel, fish camp, or RV park.

• Motels
• Fish camps
• Campgrounds
• RV parks