Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Recreation Area Paddlecraft Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:23 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 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Recreation Area Paddlecraft Launch
| Location | Alexander Springs Day Use Area, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.081470, -81.577864 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lake County |
Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Recreation Area Paddlecraft Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Creek in Alexander Springs Day Use Area, Florida at coordinates 29.08147, -81.57786. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Recreation Area Paddlecraft Launch is a public boat launch on Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Creek in Alexander Springs Day Use Area, Lake 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: Accessible Kayak Dock, restrooms: Flush Toilet, ada accessible: Yes. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, 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 Alexander Springs Day Use Area • public launch in Lake County • fishing access on Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Creek • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Accessible Kayak Dock |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | United States Forest Service |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Recreation Area Paddlecraft Launch
Is Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Recreation Area Paddlecraft Launch free to use?
Yes, Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Recreation Area Paddlecraft Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Alexander Springs Day Use Area, Florida.
What water does Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Recreation Area Paddlecraft Launch access?
Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Recreation Area Paddlecraft Launch provides boat launch access to Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Creek in Alexander Springs Day Use Area, Florida.
How do I get to Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Recreation Area Paddlecraft Launch?
Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Recreation Area Paddlecraft Launch is located at coordinates 29.081470, -81.577864 in Alexander Springs Day Use Area, 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 4.3 mi of Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Recreation Area Paddlecraft Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.