Are there free boat ramps in Orange County, Florida?

Yes — 42 public boat ramps in Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange County, FL

There are 42 free, public boat launches in Orange 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 Orange County (42)

Prairie Lake Park Non-Motorized Boat Launch

Johns Lake Conservation Area - Canoe/Kayak Launch Dock

Gilbert McQueen Park Lake Mann Boat Ramp

SR 50 Boat Ramp

Lake Bartho Boat Ramp

Wekiva Swamp Boat Ramp

Medicine Lake Boat Ramp

Lake Nona Boat Ramp

Ferncreek Ramp

Gaston Edwards Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock

City of Belle Isle Venitian Boat Ramp (RESIDENT PERMIT REQUIRED)

Tucker Recreational Park and Nature Preserve - Kayak Launch

Lake Ivanhoe Boat Ramp

Dinky Dock Park Boat Ramp

Lake Down Public Boat Ramp (No Parking)

Lake Fairview Park Boat Ramp

Fern Creek Public Boat Ramp

Hidden River RV Park and Canoe Rentals (CLOSED ?)

Warren Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock

Moss Park - Lake Hart Paddlecraft Launch

Woodsmere Boat Ramp

Lake Underhill Park Boat Ramp

Settlers' Landing

Lake Corrine Boat Ramp

Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area - Jim Creek Canoe/Kayak Access

Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area - Lake Charlie Canoe/Kayak Access

Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area - Lake Peek-A-Boo Canoe/Kayak Access

Public Boat Launch

Bywater Boat Ramp

Moss Park - Lake Mary Jane Boat Ramp

Orlando, Florida Boat Launch

Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area - Long Bluff Canoe/Kayak Access

Kelly Park / Rock Springs Camp Joy Paddlecraft Launch

Trimble Park Public Ramp

Young Pine Community Park - Kayak Launch Dock

Bill Breeze Park Boat Ramp

Fort Maitland Park Boat Ramp (Permit Required)

Gordon Barnett Park Boat Ramp

Hal Scott Regional Preserve (Launch Permit Required - No Motors)

R.D Keene Park Boat Ramp

Randolph Street Boat Ramp

Perkins Boat Ramp

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