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Boat Ramp

Ocala National Forest - Clearwater Lake Recreation Area - Paddlecraft Beach

LAKE County, Florida

At a glance

Ramp type
Hand Launch Only
Access
Government Owned For General Public Use
Managed by
United States Forest Service
Coordinates
28.97949, -81.55495

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 - Clearwater Lake Recreation Area - Paddlecraft Beach is a public boat ramp in LAKE County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.

About Ocala National Forest - Clearwater Lake Recreation Area - Paddlecraft Beach

Ocala National Forest - Clearwater Lake Recreation Area - Paddlecraft Beach is a public boat ramp in Lake 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. Check locally whether a launch fee applies. Confirm current hours locally before arriving.

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 - Clearwater Lake Recreation Area - Paddlecraft Beach?

Check locally whether a launch fee applies.

What are the hours?

Confirm current hours locally.

Who manages Ocala National Forest - Clearwater Lake Recreation Area - Paddlecraft Beach?

It is managed by United States Forest Service.