Boat Ramp
Peace River Canoe Launch at Highway 60
POLK County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Surface
- Grass
- Dock
- Both Launch And Staging Dock
- Launch lanes
- 1
- Fee required
- No
- Hours
- 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, boat launching/retrieving allowed after park hours
- Managed by
- Polk County
- Coordinates
- 27.90155, -81.81706
Before you go
This page is built from official government data. Always confirm current closures, permits, and local regulations before you leave the dock.
Peace River Canoe Launch at Highway 60 is a public boat ramp in POLK County, Florida (hand launch only, 1 lane), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.
About Peace River Canoe Launch at Highway 60
Peace River Canoe Launch at Highway 60 is a public boat ramp in Polk County, Florida. It is managed by Polk County. 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. A launch and staging dock helps with loading passengers and gear. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. No launch fee is required. Posted hours are posted hours to posted hours, boat launching/retrieving allowed after park 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 Peace River Canoe Launch at Highway 60?
No launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
Posted hours are posted hours to posted hours, boat launching/retrieving allowed after park hours.
How many launch lanes are there?
There is 1 launch lane.
Is there a dock?
Yes, a launch and staging dock helps with loading passengers and gear.
Who manages Peace River Canoe Launch at Highway 60?
It is managed by Polk County.