Ocala National Forest - Juniper Springs Recreation Area Canoe/Kayak Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:24 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 - Juniper Springs Recreation Area Canoe/Kayak Launch
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Juniper Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.183055, -81.712713 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Marion County |
Ocala National Forest - Juniper Springs Recreation Area Canoe/Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Juniper Creek in Florida at coordinates 29.18305, -81.71271. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Ocala National Forest - Juniper Springs Recreation Area Canoe/Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Juniper Creek 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, launch lanes: 1, fee: Free. 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 Juniper Creek • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand,Sand |
|---|---|
| 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 - Juniper Springs Recreation Area Canoe/Kayak Launch
Is Ocala National Forest - Juniper Springs Recreation Area Canoe/Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, Ocala National Forest - Juniper Springs Recreation Area Canoe/Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Ocala National Forest - Juniper Springs Recreation Area Canoe/Kayak Launch access?
Ocala National Forest - Juniper Springs Recreation Area Canoe/Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Juniper Creek in Florida.
How do I get to Ocala National Forest - Juniper Springs Recreation Area Canoe/Kayak Launch?
Ocala National Forest - Juniper Springs Recreation Area Canoe/Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 29.183055, -81.712713 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 Ocala National Forest - Juniper Springs Recreation Area Canoe/Kayak Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.