Lake Kissimmee is shaped roughly like the letter 'Y'. Sturm Island is the triangular landmass in the top of the Y. Sturm is German for 'storm', and the correct German pronunciation is "Shturm".

Sturm Island is SFWMD property, and tent camping is allowed. There is a peninsula which almost connects Sturm Island to the mainland. Much of its southern shore is also campable SFWMD property. There is a long stretch of high sandy ground with big oak shade trees and even a few scattered picnic tables. (GPS coordinates N27 58.178 W081 19.512 at the West end, to N27 58.315 W081 18.362 on the East end) . The only drawback is that you will need a canoe, or a small boat, or an airboat to get ashore. There is a barrier of weeds just offshore through here. You will need to put your canoe in as far as you can, then get out and walk, dragging your craft behind you till you get to solid ground (unless you have an airboat).

On the East shore of the island are some sandy beaches. I 'beachcombed' there about 10 years ago, but don't know their current condition. Looking at Google Earth, they appear intact. I will update this when I am there next.

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