Lake Denton

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Lake Denton is a 66-acre lake in Highlands County in the U.S. state of Florida. It is between the cities of Avon Park and Sebring. The water here is clear to a depth of thirty feet. Divers use the lake for recreation and training. Maximum depth is 51 feet. Orange Blossom Baptist Camp is located on its shore.

Lake Denton has a public boat ramp, but no public swimming areas. In recent years, a conflict has arisen between those wanting to use the lake for boating and those wanting to use it for swimming. In summer 2005, the boat ramp was officially closed, temporarily, so people could use Lake Denton for swimming. The future will determine whether boating and swimming will both be allowed, depending on how the Highlands County Commission decides to respond to conflicts between area residents and lake visitors.