Are there free boat ramps in Glades County, Florida?

Yes — 24 public boat ramps in Glades County are listed as free or no-fee. Public ramps are operated by state, county, or city agencies and are open to anyone with a registered watercraft.

Do I need a permit to launch a boat at a free Glades County ramp?

Most public ramps in Florida are free to use but you may need a current boater safety certificate and a registered watercraft. Some state-park ramps charge a parking fee even when the launch itself is free. Check the individual ramp page for current fee information.

Free Public Boat Launches in Glades County, FL

There are 24 free, public boat launches in Glades County, Florida. All ramps on this page are operated by a public agency (state, county, federal, or municipal) with no launch fee or with public access listed by the maintaining authority.

All free public boat launches in Glades County (24)

Bare Beach Boat Ramps

Moore Haven City Marina Boat Ramp

Dyess Ditch Road Dirt Ramp

Ortona Locks North Day Use Boat Ramp

Harney Pond Canal Army Corps Ramp

Fisheating Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area - Burnt Bridge Canoe/Kayak Launch (Accessible by Outfitter Shuttle Only)

Washington Park, Florida Boat Launch

Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Central Canal Side Boat Ramp

Lake Hicpochee North Shore Primitve Ramp

Fisheating Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area - Main Street Canoe/Kayak Launch

Lake Hicpochee South Shore Primitive Ramp

Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area - Day Use Area Boat Ramp/Canoe Launch

Cowbone Marsh Boat Ramp

Indian Prairie Boat Ramp

Old Sportsman's Village Boat Ramp

Washington Park, Florida Boat Launch

Northlake Marine

Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Northern Canal Side Boat Ramp

Alvin L. Ward Park - Caloosahatchee Canal Ramp (Steep drop-off during low water)

Pond at Nicodemus Slough

Uncle Joe's Motel and Campground

Ortona Locks North Day Use Area Public Boat Ramp

Herbert Hoover Dike - Boat Launch

Harney Pond Airboat Launch

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