Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:25 PM)
- Water level
- 11.94 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 Saddle Creek
Updated 6 hr agoSource: USGS station 02294217 — SADDLE CREEK AT ST.HWY 542 NEAR LAKELAND FL · 0.9 mi from Saddle Creek
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (2% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Saddle Creek Park Boat Ramp #5
| Location | Rawls Park, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Saddle Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.062435, -81.888010 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Polk County |
Saddle Creek Park Boat Ramp #5 is a public boat launch providing access to Saddle Creek in Rawls Park, Florida at coordinates 28.06244, -81.88801. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Saddle Creek Park Boat Ramp #5 is a public boat launch on Saddle Creek in Rawls Park, Polk 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: Concrete, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: Flush 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 Rawls Park • public launch in Polk County • fishing access on Saddle Creek • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 6 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Polk County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saddle Creek Park Boat Ramp #5
Is Saddle Creek Park Boat Ramp #5 free to use?
Yes, Saddle Creek Park Boat Ramp #5 is a public boat launch with free access in Rawls Park, Florida.
What water does Saddle Creek Park Boat Ramp #5 access?
Saddle Creek Park Boat Ramp #5 provides boat launch access to Saddle Creek in Rawls Park, Florida.
How do I get to Saddle Creek Park Boat Ramp #5?
Saddle Creek Park Boat Ramp #5 is located at coordinates 28.062435, -81.888010 in Rawls Park, 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 Saddle Creek Park Boat Ramp #5 includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.