Are there free boat ramps in Highlands County, Florida?

Yes — 55 public boat ramps in Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands County, FL

There are 55 free, public boat launches in Highlands 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 Highlands County (55)

Lake Istokpoga East Public Boat Ramp

Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp And Campsite

Windy Point Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp, Lake Clay

Lake Denton Boat Ramp

Lake August Public Boat Ramp

Kissimmee River Fishing Resort

Lake Carrie Public Boat Boat Ramp

Lake Tulane Public Boat Ramp

Lake Lotela North Public Boat Ramp - 3rd Street

Lake Denton Public Boat Ramp

Lake Damon Public Boat Ramp

Lake Sebring Public Boat Ramp

Lake Istokpoga Marina

Lake Clay Public Boat Ramp (East Side)

Lake Huntley Public Boat Ramp - Anderson Street (for Small Boats)

Lake Letta Public Boat Ramp

Lake Lotela South Public Boat Ramp

Little Red Water Lake Public Boat Ramp

Kissimmee River Public Use Area - Bluff Hammock Canoe/Kayak Access (CAUTION: Not usable during low water, see comments)

Kissimmee River Public Use Area - 4 E's Canoe and Kayak Launch

Veterans Beach Park & Boat Ramp

Lake Clay Public Boat Ramp (West Side)

Wolf Lake Boat Ramp

Lake Istokpoga Boat Ramp

Slough Ditch (C-41A) at State Road 70

Cypress Isle RV Park & Marina

Lake Josephine Public Boat Ramp (Oak Beach)

Kissimmee River Public Use Area S-65D Gravel Ramp

Boat Ramp Lake Placid

Lake Josephine Boat Ramp

Lake June Boat Ramp

Lake Tulane Boat Ramp

Lake Damon Boat Ramp

Lake Damon Boat Ramp

Boat launch and park, Lake Placid

98 Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp, Lake Francis

Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp

Lake Persimmon Public Boat Ramp

Lake Apthorpe Public Boat Ramp

Lake Istokpoga - Patton Avenue Primitive Airboat Ramp

Arbuckle Creek - Burnt Out Bridge Public Boat Ramp (Avon Park)

Lake Placid town, Florida Boat Launch

Little Lake Bonnet Public Boat Ramp

Veteran's Beach Park and Public Boat Ramp - Sebring

Trails End Fishing Resort

Henderson's Fish Camp

Istokpoga Canal at CR 621 Primitive Access (Small Boats Only)

Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp Area - Dry Launch Airboat Ramp

Lake Lelia boat ramp

Lake Dinner boat ramp

Red Beach Lake Boat Ramp and Pier

Arbuckle Creek Boat Ramp

Rutledge Boat ramp

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