Rodman Recreation Area - Kirkpatrick Dam Canoe/Kayak Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:29 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 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Rodman Recreation Area - Kirkpatrick Dam Canoe/Kayak Launch
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Ocklawaha |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.505916, -81.806863 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Putnam County |
Rodman Recreation Area - Kirkpatrick Dam Canoe/Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Ocklawaha in Florida at coordinates 29.50592, -81.80686. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Rodman Recreation Area - Kirkpatrick Dam Canoe/Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Lake Ocklawaha in Putnam 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, restrooms: Portable Toilet, ada accessible: Yes. 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 Putnam County • fishing access on Lake Ocklawaha • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand,Sand |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Portable Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rodman Recreation Area - Kirkpatrick Dam Canoe/Kayak Launch
Is Rodman Recreation Area - Kirkpatrick Dam Canoe/Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, Rodman Recreation Area - Kirkpatrick Dam Canoe/Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Rodman Recreation Area - Kirkpatrick Dam Canoe/Kayak Launch access?
Rodman Recreation Area - Kirkpatrick Dam Canoe/Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Lake Ocklawaha in Florida.
How do I get to Rodman Recreation Area - Kirkpatrick Dam Canoe/Kayak Launch?
Rodman Recreation Area - Kirkpatrick Dam Canoe/Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 29.505916, -81.806863 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 5.4 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.