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Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site Boat Ramp

Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:24 PM
Water level
57.21 ft

Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.

Live Water Conditions on Ocala National Forest - Halfmoon Lake

Updated 1 hr ago
Gage Height
57.21ft

Source: USGS station 02238499OCKLAWAHA R AB MOSS BLUFF DAM AT MOSS BLUFF,FL · 6.9 mi from Ocala National Forest - Halfmoon Lake

Launch Light & Moon — July 24

local time
First Light
6:16 AM
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Last Light
8:50 PM

Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site

Quick facts about Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site
LocationFlorida
WaterbodyOcala National Forest - Halfmoon Lake
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates29.169979, -81.823183
HoursCheck on site
CountyMarion County

Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Ocala National Forest - Halfmoon Lake in Florida at coordinates 29.16998, -81.82318. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).

Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site is a public boat launch on Ocala National Forest - Halfmoon Lake in Marion 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, 24 Hours, fee: Free. 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 launch in Marion County • fishing access on Ocala National Forest - Halfmoon Lake • Florida boat launch

Facilities & Amenities

Facilities and amenities at Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site
Ramp SurfaceSand,Sand
Hours24 Hours
FeeFree
Managed ByUnited States Forest Service

Facility details from the managing agency's public records.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site

Is Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site free to use?

Yes, Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.

What water does Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site access?

Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site provides boat launch access to Ocala National Forest - Halfmoon Lake in Florida.

How do I get to Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site?

Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site is located at coordinates 29.169979, -81.823183 in Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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The area surrounding Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.

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