Tate's Hell State Forest - Oxbow Campsite Canoe Access Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:37 PM)
- Tide
- 1.969 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8728690 — Apalachicola · 20.5 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Tate's Hell State Forest - Oxbow Campsite Canoe Access
| Location | Yent Place, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Pickett Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.870731, -84.682991 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Franklin County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Tate's Hell State Forest - Oxbow Campsite Canoe Access is a public boat launch providing access to Pickett Bay in Yent Place, Florida at coordinates 29.87073, -84.68299. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Tate's Hell State Forest - Oxbow Campsite Canoe Access is a public boat launch on Pickett Bay in Yent Place, Franklin 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 restrooms: No Toilet, ada accessible: No, managed by: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, 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 Yent Place • public launch in Franklin County • fishing access on Pickett Bay • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
|---|---|
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Managed By | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tate's Hell State Forest - Oxbow Campsite Canoe Access
Is Tate's Hell State Forest - Oxbow Campsite Canoe Access free to use?
Yes, Tate's Hell State Forest - Oxbow Campsite Canoe Access is a public boat launch with free access in Yent Place, Florida.
What water does Tate's Hell State Forest - Oxbow Campsite Canoe Access access?
Tate's Hell State Forest - Oxbow Campsite Canoe Access provides boat launch access to Pickett Bay in Yent Place, Florida.
How do I get to Tate's Hell State Forest - Oxbow Campsite Canoe Access?
Tate's Hell State Forest - Oxbow Campsite Canoe Access is located at coordinates 29.870731, -84.682991 in Yent Place, 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 1.6 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.