Scott Lake - Polk

Located in Polk County, Florida

Scott Lake is a private lake in Lakeland Highlands (Polk County), Florida. It is under 40 miles from Tampa and a little over an hour away from Orlando.

The Lakeland Linder International Airport is conveniently located seven miles west. Emergency/urgent care is provided at Bartow Regional Medical Center, nine miles southeast in Bartow, Florida.

Snacks and groceries can be found at the local Winn-Dixie, only ten minutes away. If you're looking for expanded dining options, check out nearby restaurants like Patio850, Mission BBQ, and Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille.

Endless Opportunities

Scott Lake offers 250-acres of endless opportunities on the water! Whether you like to crank things up a notch with activities like water skiing and tubing or take it slow on your kayak, everything is possible here.

Fishing is another popular pastime here. Anglers can expect to catch large and smallmouth bass, as well as speckled sandperch.

What's Nearby?

If you're looking to spend some time on the links, then you're in luck, as there are many courses/clubs nearby! The closest are Cleveland Heights Golf Course, Sanlan Golf Course, and The Club at Eaglebrooke.

The Florida Air Museum is less than 20 minutes from the lake. This small museum offers large insights into the world of private and commercial aviation.

Explore Tampa

Due to this lake’s close proximity to Tampa, there are tons of exciting things to do nearby. Big Cat Rescue, which swelled to fame in the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary “Tiger King,” lies only an hour from Scott Lake.

Have unique aquatic wildlife encounters at the Florida Aquarium! If there are thrillseekers in your party, head to Busch Gardens. Busch Gardens features rollercoasters, attractions, and over 12,000 live animals.

Discover Orlando

Orlando is an epicenter for exciting amusement parks for all ages! The city is, of course, most known for being the home to Walt Disney World, which consists of amusement parks, water parks, live events, and great food. Disney is always adding new attractions making it the perfect vacation destination for families!

At Universal Studios, guests can grab a pint of butterbeer, fly on a broom or explore Hogwarts at the Harry Potter World. They can also face velociraptors and a giant T-Rex on the Jurassic Park boat ride and explore the Marvel Universe by riding the thrilling Incredible Hulk Coaster.

The Best of Both Worlds

Life on Scott Lake provides you with the best of both worlds. Enjoy the shade of the Windermere Oak trees on the shores of the lake or embrace some sun-filled fun at Orlando’s theme parks.