Picture of The Hendry Regional Medical Center with Palm Trees in front of building

Our Community

Welcome to Clewiston, Florida!

Enjoy a slower pace of life with access to world-renowned beaches, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking and fun in the sun in this South Florida community. If you're an avid outdoor enthusiast, then Hendry County is your dream come true. Visit Lake Okeechobee - the second largest freshwater lake in the continental United States, known nationwide for its great bass fishing. Fish on famous Lake Okeechobee for Large-mouth Bass and pan-fish. Hunt white-tail deer, wild hogs, and turkey in wild-life management areas. Bird-watch, hike and bike on a 110-mile nature-filled scenic trail that circles the lake. For the brave at heart - take your first skydive at Air Adventures. Golf on a beautifully maintained 18-hole golf course. Canoe and Kayak on our waterways. Relax and sit a spell with home-town hospitality. You can enjoy the rural life and still be in close proximity to West Palm Beach, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

Hendry County Florida

Hendry County is one of several created in 1921 from the much larger DeSoto County. The name honors Francis Asbury Hendry, a famous cattleman and early settler. The name 'Hendry' in Hendry Regional Medical Center reflects the county it serves.