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Ocala National Forest - Lake Charles Primitive Access Boat Ramp

Launch Conditions

Use caution

Launch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.

Advisory
Heat Advisory
Daylight
Sunset 8:24 PM
Water level
33.35 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 - Lake

Updated 42 min ago
Gage Height
33.35ft
Streamflow
32.20cfs

Source: USGS station 02239000OCKLAWAHA RIVER NR OCALA,FLA. · 13.6 mi from Ocala National Forest - Lake

Launch Light & Moon — July 25

local time
First Light
6:17 AM
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Last Light
8:50 PM

Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.

Location

Quick Facts: Ocala National Forest - Lake Charles Primitive Access

Quick facts about Ocala National Forest - Lake Charles Primitive Access
LocationLacota, Florida
WaterbodyOcala National Forest - Lake
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates29.226195, -81.908823
HoursCheck on site
CountyMarion County

Ocala National Forest - Lake Charles Primitive Access is a public boat launch providing access to Ocala National Forest - Lake in Lacota, Florida at coordinates 29.22620, -81.90882. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).

Ocala National Forest - Lake Charles Primitive Access is a public boat launch on Ocala National Forest - Lake in Lacota, 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, restrooms: No Toilet. 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 Lacota • public launch in Marion County • fishing access on Ocala National Forest - Lake • Florida boat launch

Facilities & Amenities

Facilities and amenities at Ocala National Forest - Lake Charles Primitive Access
Ramp SurfaceSand,Sand
Launch Lanes1
RestroomsNo Toilet
Trailer Parking4 spaces
HoursDaytime Use Only
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 - Lake Charles Primitive Access

Is Ocala National Forest - Lake Charles Primitive Access free to use?

Yes, Ocala National Forest - Lake Charles Primitive Access is a public boat launch with free access in Lacota, Florida.

What water does Ocala National Forest - Lake Charles Primitive Access access?

Ocala National Forest - Lake Charles Primitive Access provides boat launch access to Ocala National Forest - Lake in Lacota, Florida.

How do I get to Ocala National Forest - Lake Charles Primitive Access?

Ocala National Forest - Lake Charles Primitive Access is located at coordinates 29.226195, -81.908823 in Lacota, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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