Are there free boat ramps in Lake County, Florida?

Yes — 90 public boat ramps in Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake County, FL

There are 90 free, public boat launches in Lake 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 Lake County (90)

Astor Landing Campground and Boat Ramp

Flat Island Preserve Canoe Launch

Lake Louisa State Park - Dixie Lake Day Use Area Canoe Launch

Lake County Rowing Association

Lake Griffin State Park

Clermont Boat Ramp

Banana Cove Marina and RV Park

McDonald Canal Boat Ramp

Lake Eustis Boat Launch

Marsh Park & Boat Ramp

Wooton Park Boat Ramp

Ocala National Forest CR445 Bridge Boat Ramp

Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area Public Boat Ramp

Holly Lake Public Boat Ramp

Powell's Campground

Morgan's Mobile Home Park And Fish Camp

Black Bass Fishing Resort

Lazy Oaks Resort

Henderson Park at Beverly Shores Kayak Launch

Ocala National Forest - North Grasshopper Lake Canoe Access (4x4 Only)

Ocala National Forest - Clearwater Lake Recreation Area - Paddlecraft Beach

Crooked River Preserve Canoe Launch

Lake Holly Public Boat Ramp

Ocala National Forest - Lake Door Rental Cabin (Registered Campers Only)

Lake Louisa State Park - Campground Canoe Launch at Dixie Lake (Registered Campers Only)

Ocala National Forest - Cowpen Pond Primitive Access Site (4x4 Only)

Lake Saunders Boat Ramp (CLOSED)

Lake Dalhousie Public Boat Ramp

Lake Yale Boat Ramp East

Ocala National Forest - Wildcat Lake Recreation Area Boat Ramp

Lake Norris Conservation Area Canoe Launch - Lake Norris Road Entrance

Ocala National Forest - Clay Lake Primitive Access (4x4 Only)

Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Creek Forest Road 52 Boat Launch

Ocala National Forest - Lake Dorr Recreation Area - Campground Ramp

Ocala National Forest - Lake Dorr Recreation Area - Public Boat Ramp

Ocala National Forest - Beakman Lake Public Boat Ramp

Lake Eustis - Trout Lake Canal

Ocala National Forest - Lake Dorr Undeveloped Access Site (4x4 Recommended)

Ocala National Forest - Grasshopper Pond Primitive Access Southeast (4x4 Only)

Lake Norris Conservation Area Primitive Boat Ramp - Hart Ranch Road Entrance (Day Use Permit Required)

Ocala National Forest -Boyd Lake Canoe Access (4x4 Recommended)

Lake Griffin Marina

Lake Louisa State Park - Campground Canoe Launch at Lake Hammond

Gator Bay Marina

Buzzard Beach Boat Ramp

Johns Lake Boat Ramp

Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Creek at County Road 445 Bridge Primitive Boat Launch

Lake Jem Park and Boat Ramp

Seminole State Forest - Blackwater Creek Canoe Launch

Sparks Village Public Boat Ramp

Jack's Cottages

Lake Griffin Boat Ramp

Mount Dora Boat Ramp

Marsh Park & Boat Ramp

Leesburg City Park Boat Ramp

Ocala National Forest - Grasshopper Pond Primitive Access - Northeast (4x4 Only)

Lake Harris Boat Ramps

Lake George Boat Ramp

Ocala National Forest - Grasshopper Pond Primitive Access West (4x4 Only)

Lake Apopka West Shore Boat Ramp

Ocala National Forest - Gobbler Lake Canoe Access (4x4 Only)

Butler Street Boat Ramp

Astor Boat Ramp

Ski Beach Boat Ramp

Clermont Public Boat Ramp

City of Tavares Seaplane Base FA1

Eustis Lakeshore Drive Wayside Park & Boat Ramp

Wooton Park West Boat Ramp

Summerall Park Boat Launch (Small Boats Only)

Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Recreation Area Paddlecraft Launch

Ocala National Forest - Lawbreaker Lake Canoe Access (4x4 Only)

Emeralda Marsh Landing (Primitive Boat Launch)

Lake Louisa State Park - Cabin Canoe Launch at Dixie Lake (Registered Campers Only)

Lake Louisa State Park - Bear Lake Canoe Launch

Lake Harris Lodge

Ocala National Forest - Crooked Lake Primitive Access (4x4 Only)

Ocala National Forest - Grasshopper Lake Public Boat Ramp

Pine Meadows Conservation Area

Twin Palms Resort And Marina