California Swamp Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Not advisedLaunch not advised right now — Flood Watch in effect.
- Advisory
- Flood Watch
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:25 PM)
- Tide
- 3.957 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8727520 — Cedar Key · 21.0 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (84% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: California Swamp Boat Ramp
| Location | Old Town, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | California Swamp |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.399058, -83.204802 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Dixie |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
California Swamp Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to California Swamp in Old Town, Florida at coordinates 29.39906, -83.20480. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
California Swamp Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on California Swamp in Old Town, Dixie County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Concrete, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: Composting Toilet. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Old Town • public launch in Dixie • fishing access on California Swamp • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | Composting Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 10 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Dixie County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California Swamp Boat Ramp
Is California Swamp Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, California Swamp Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Old Town, Florida.
What water does California Swamp Boat Ramp access?
California Swamp Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to California Swamp in Old Town, Florida.
How do I get to California Swamp Boat Ramp?
California Swamp Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 29.399058, -83.204802 in Old Town, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 6.0 mi of California Swamp Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.