Hog Island Recreation Area, Campground & Kayak Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:30 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 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (90% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Hog Island Recreation Area, Campground & Kayak Launch
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Sawdust Pond |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (230 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 28.619400, -82.241200 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Sumter County |
| Phone | (352) 797-4140 |
Hog Island Recreation Area, Campground & Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Sawdust Pond in Florida at coordinates 28.61940, -82.24120. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC). Rated 4.5/5 based on 230 Google reviews.
Hog Island Recreation Area, Campground & Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Sawdust Pond in Sumter 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: Portable Toilet. 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 launch in Sumter County • fishing access on Sawdust Pond • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | Portable Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 4 spaces |
| Hours | 8:00 AM to Sunset |
| Managed By | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hog Island Recreation Area, Campground & Kayak Launch
Is Hog Island Recreation Area, Campground & Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, Hog Island Recreation Area, Campground & Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
How is Hog Island Recreation Area, Campground & Kayak Launch rated?
Hog Island Recreation Area, Campground & Kayak Launch has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 230 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Hog Island Recreation Area, Campground & Kayak Launch access?
Hog Island Recreation Area, Campground & Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Sawdust Pond in Florida.
How do I get to Hog Island Recreation Area, Campground & Kayak Launch?
Hog Island Recreation Area, Campground & Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 28.619400, -82.241200 in 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
The area surrounding Hog Island Recreation Area, Campground & Kayak Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.