Lake Denton is a lake in

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in the

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. It is between the cities of Avon Park and Sebring. Its maximum depth is . Divers use the lake for recreation and training
Lake Denton Camp
run by Lake Denton Management Inc. is located on its shore. The propert
Lake Denton Camp
is located on is owned b
The Orange Blossom Baptist Association
Lake Denton has a public boat ramp, but no public

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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. It is now open for boaters, although the conflict over its recreational use has not been resolved.

References

Florida Lakewatch
*Phil Attinger, "County to Discuss More About Denton," ''The News-Sun'' (Sebring, FL), September 11, 2005, p. 2A. * http://www.shorediving.com/Earth/USA_East/Florida/Lake_Denton/index.htm
Lake Denton Camp Website
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