Jennings State Forest - Powell Ford Paddling Access Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:28 PM)
- Tide
- 0.262 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 8720357 — I-295 Buckman Bridge · 16.6 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 22
local timeFirst Quarter (51% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Jennings State Forest - Powell Ford Paddling Access
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | North Fork Black Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.153402, -81.962408 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Clay County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Jennings State Forest - Powell Ford Paddling Access is a public boat launch providing access to North Fork Black Creek in Florida at coordinates 30.15340, -81.96241. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Jennings State Forest - Powell Ford Paddling Access is a public boat launch on North Fork Black Creek in Clay 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: Sand,Sand, ada accessible: No, hours: Sunrise to Sunset. 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 launch in Clay County • fishing access on North Fork Black Creek • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand,Sand |
|---|---|
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Hours | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Fee | Fee required |
| 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 Jennings State Forest - Powell Ford Paddling Access
Is Jennings State Forest - Powell Ford Paddling Access free to use?
Yes, Jennings State Forest - Powell Ford Paddling Access is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Jennings State Forest - Powell Ford Paddling Access access?
Jennings State Forest - Powell Ford Paddling Access provides boat launch access to North Fork Black Creek in Florida.
How do I get to Jennings State Forest - Powell Ford Paddling Access?
Jennings State Forest - Powell Ford Paddling Access is located at coordinates 30.153402, -81.962408 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 10.6 mi of Jennings State Forest - Powell Ford Paddling Access, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.