Ocala National Forest - Hopkins Prairie Primitive Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:28 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 15
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Ocala National Forest - Hopkins Prairie Primitive Boat Ramp
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hopkins Prairie |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.269910, -81.698199 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Marion County |
Ocala National Forest - Hopkins Prairie Primitive Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Hopkins Prairie in Florida at coordinates 29.26991, -81.69820. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Ocala National Forest - Hopkins Prairie Primitive Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Hopkins Prairie 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 launch lanes: 1, fee: Free, managed by: United States Forest Service. 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 Marion County • fishing access on Hopkins Prairie • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| 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 - Hopkins Prairie Primitive Boat Ramp
Is Ocala National Forest - Hopkins Prairie Primitive Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Ocala National Forest - Hopkins Prairie Primitive Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Ocala National Forest - Hopkins Prairie Primitive Boat Ramp access?
Ocala National Forest - Hopkins Prairie Primitive Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Hopkins Prairie in Florida.
How do I get to Ocala National Forest - Hopkins Prairie Primitive Boat Ramp?
Ocala National Forest - Hopkins Prairie Primitive Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 29.269910, -81.698199 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 6.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.