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Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site

MARION County, Florida

At a glance

Ramp type
Hand Launch Only
Access
Government Owned For General Public Use
Surface
Sand, Sand
Fee required
No
Hours
24 Hours
Managed by
United States Forest Service
Coordinates
29.16998, -81.82318

Before you go

This page is built from official government data. Always confirm current closures, permits, and local regulations before you leave the dock.

Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site is a public boat ramp in MARION County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.

About Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site

Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site is a public boat ramp in Marion County, Florida. It is managed by United States Forest Service. It is listed as a hand launch only.

It is a hand-launch only site — there is no trailer ramp, so it suits car-top boats, kayaks, and canoes rather than trailered vessels. There is no dock at this site. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. No launch fee is required. The ramp is open 24 hours.

This is a boat ramp facility only — come prepared with your own vessel and gear. As with any public ramp, parking, water levels, and conditions at the water's edge can vary, so it's worth checking locally before you go, especially outside daylight hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a fee to launch at Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site?

No launch fee is required.

What are the hours?

The ramp is open 24 hours.

Who manages Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site?

It is managed by United States Forest Service.