Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:21 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area
| Location | Fort Meade, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rocky Branch |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.747105, -81.780083 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Polk County |
Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area is a public boat launch providing access to Rocky Branch in Fort Meade, Florida at coordinates 27.74711, -81.78008. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Rocky Branch in Fort Meade, Polk 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 launch lanes: 1, fee: Free, managed by: City of Fort Meade. This page shows 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 Fort Meade • public launch in Polk County • fishing access on Rocky Branch • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Fort Meade |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area
Is Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area free to use?
Yes, Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area is a public boat launch with free access in Fort Meade, Florida.
What water does Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area access?
Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area provides boat launch access to Rocky Branch in Fort Meade, Florida.
How do I get to Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area?
Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area is located at coordinates 27.747105, -81.780083 in Fort Meade, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 6.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.