Peace River Boat Ramps
Every public boat ramp and launch on Peace River in Florida, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
21 public launches · 15 with trailer ramps · 6 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 16 confirmed free · 12 with restrooms
Before you launch in Florida
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Counties: DeSoto County, Charlotte County, Hardee County, Polk County
Ramps and launches
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Punta Gorda, Charlotte County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 2
- Surface
- Concrete
- Ramp condition
- Good to Excellent
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 12 spaces
- Car parking
- 2 spaces
- Parking surface
- Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
- Accessible parking
- 1 spaces
- Restroom
- Portable Toilet
- Accessibility
- Moderate Level of Accessibility
- Dock
- Fixed Launch Docks
- Hours
- 24 Hours
- Water
- Salt or brackish
- Amenities
- Grill,Picnic
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Punta Gorda
Managed by Charlotte County · Website
Address: 27420 Voyager Drive PUNTA GORDA 33983
Directions
Arcadia, DeSoto County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 2
- Surface
- Concrete
- Ramp condition
- Good to Excellent
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 30 spaces
- Car parking
- 6 spaces
- Parking surface
- Mix of Paved and Not Paved
- Accessible parking
- 2 spaces
- Restroom
- Portable Toilet (accessible)
- Accessibility
- High Level of Accessibility
- Dock
- Both Launch and Staging Dock
- Hours
- 24 Hours
- Water
- Fresh
- Amenities
- Picnic
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Port Charlotte
Managed by DeSoto County · Website
Address: 8801 SW Reese Street ARCADIA 34269
Directions
Arcadia, DeSoto County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Ramp condition
- Good to Excellent
- Fee
- $2.00
- Pay by
- Attendant
- Trailer parking
- 6 spaces
- Car parking
- 6 spaces
- Parking surface
- Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (accessible)
- Dock
- Launch Dock
- Hours
- Daytime Use Only
- Water
- Fresh
- Amenities
- Grill,Picnic
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Arcadia
Managed by DeSoto County · NA · Website
Address: 1885 Nw Brownsville Rd* E of Bridge Arcadia 34266
Directions
Arcadia, DeSoto County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Ramp condition
- Good to Excellent
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 16 spaces
- Car parking
- 10 spaces
- Parking surface
- Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
- Restroom
- No
- Accessibility
- Low Level of Accessibility
- Dock
- No
- Hours
- 24 Hours
- Water
- Fresh
- Amenities
- Lighting
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Southeast Arcadia
Managed by DeSoto County · NA · Website
Address: 3701 SW County Rd 760 ARCADIA 34266
Directions
Arcadia, DeSoto County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Ramp condition
- Good to Excellent
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 30 spaces
- Car parking
- 14 spaces
- Parking surface
- Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (accessible)
- Dock
- No
- Hours
- 24 Hours
- Water
- Fresh
- Amenities
- Picnic
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Port Charlotte
Managed by DeSoto County · Website
Address: SW Peace River Street ARCADIA 34269
Directions
Fort Meade, Polk County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Gravel, Sand, Crushed Asphalt, Limestone
- Ramp condition
- Good to Excellent
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 12 spaces
- Parking surface
- Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
- Restroom
- No
- Accessibility
- Moderate Level of Accessibility
- Dock
- Staging Dock
- Hours
- Opens at 7:00 AM. Closes at 6:00 PM winter, 7:30 PM summer.
- Water
- Fresh
- Amenities
- Picnic
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Fort Meade
Managed by Polk County · N/A · Website
Address: 3301 Homeland-Garfield Road (County Road 640) FORT MEADE 33841
Directions
Arcadia, DeSoto County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Ramp condition
- Good to Excellent
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 8 spaces
- Car parking
- 4 spaces
- Parking surface
- Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
- Restroom
- Portable Toilet
- Dock
- Both Launch and Staging Dock
- Hours
- 24 Hours
- Water
- Fresh
- Amenities
- Picnic
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Port Charlotte
Managed by DeSoto County · NA · Website
Address: Off Liverpool Rd ARCADIA 34269
Directions
Zolfo Springs, Hardee County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Ramp condition
- Good to Excellent
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 6 spaces
- Parking surface
- Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (accessible)
- Accessibility
- No Accommodations for Accessibility
- Dock
- No
- Hours
- 7:30 AM to Sunset
- Water
- Fresh
- Amenities
- Grill,Lighting,Picnic
- Nearest town
- 17 mi from Fort Meade
Managed by Hardee County · Website
Address: 231 Wilbur C. King Boulevard ZOLFO SPRINGS 33890
Directions
Punta Gorda, Charlotte County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 6 spaces
- Car parking
- 6 spaces
- Parking surface
- Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
- Restroom
- No
- Accessibility
- No Accommodations for Accessibility
- Dock
- No Dock
- Hours
- 24 Hours
- Water
- Salt or brackish
- Amenities
- Picnic
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Punta Gorda
Managed by Charlotte County · NA · Website
Address: 8120 Riverside Drive PUNTA GORDA 33982
Directions
Wauchula, Hardee County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Ramp condition
- Rough - Very Shallow
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 8 spaces
- Parking surface
- Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
- Restroom
- No
- Accessibility
- No Accommodations for Accessibility
- Dock
- No
- Hours
- 24 Hours
- Water
- Fresh
- Nearest town
- 15 mi from Fort Meade
Managed by Hardee County · Website
Address: Griffin Road WAUCHULA 33873
Directions
Wauchula, Hardee County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 7 spaces
- Car parking
- 17 spaces
- Parking surface
- Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (accessible)
- Accessibility
- Moderate Level of Accessibility
- Dock
- Floating Launch Dock
- Hours
- Unknown
- Water
- Fresh
- Nearest town
- 14 mi from Fort Meade
Managed by City of Wachula · (863) 773-3535 · Website
Address: 100 Park Drive (north East Main Street bridge) WAUCHULA 33873
Directions
Punta Gorda, Charlotte County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Ramp condition
- Good to Excellent
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 2 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Accessibility
- No Accommodations for Accessibility
- Dock
- Fixed Launch Dock
- Hours
- 24 Hours
- Water
- Salt or brackish
- Amenities
- Picnic
Managed by Charlotte County · Website
Notes: 07/07/2025: Boat ramp is open, but the dock remains closed. 07/07/2025: Boat ramp is open, but the dock remains closed.
Address: 537 Darst Avenue PUNTA GORDA 33950
Directions
Arcadia, DeSoto County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Ramp condition
- Good to Excellent
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 7 spaces
- Parking surface
- Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (accessible)
- Dock
- No
- Hours
- 24 Hours
- Water
- Fresh
- Amenities
- Picnic
Managed by DeSoto County · NA · Website
Address: State Highway 70 ARCADIA 34266
Directions
Punta Gorda, Charlotte County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Ramp condition
- Good to Excellent
- Trailer parking
- 45 spaces
- Parking surface
- Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
- Accessible parking
- 1 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Dock
- Launch Dock
- Hours
- 24 Hours
- Water
- Salt or brackish
Managed by City of Punta Gorda · (941) 575-5050 · Website
Address: 120 Laishley Court PUNTA GORDA 33950
Directions
Zolfo Springs, Hardee County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Ramp condition
- Good to Excellent
- Parking surface
- Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Restroom
- No
- Dock
- Unknown
- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Water
- Fresh
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Arcadia
Managed by Hardee County · Website
Address: 547 River Road ZOLFO SPRINGS 33890
Directions
Bowling Green, Hardee County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Sand,Sand
- Fee
- $3.00
- Pay by
- Drop Box
- Trailer parking
- 0 spaces
- Car parking
- 4 spaces
- Parking surface
- Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (accessible)
- Accessibility
- No Accommodations for Accessibility
- Dock
- No
- Hours
- 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
- Water
- Fresh
- Amenities
- Picnic
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Fort Meade
Managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Website
Address: 888 Lake Branch Road BOWLING GREEN 33834
Directions
Punta Gorda, Charlotte County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Sandy Kayak Beach,Sandy Kayak Beach
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 0 spaces
- Car parking
- 6 spaces
- Parking surface
- Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (accessible)
- Accessibility
- No Accommodations for Accessibility
- Dock
- No Dock
- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Water
- Salt or brackish
- Amenities
- Picnic
- Nearest town
- 2 mi from Port Charlotte
Managed by Charlotte County · Website
Address: 23157 Bayshore Road PUNTA GORDA 33980
Directions
Bartow, Polk County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Grass
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 2 spaces
- Car parking
- 13 spaces
- Parking surface
- Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
- Restroom
- No
- Accessibility
- No Accommodations for Accessibility
- Dock
- Both Launch and Staging Dock
- Hours
- 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, boat launching/retrieving allowed after park hours
- Water
- Fresh
Managed by Polk County · N/A · Website
Address: State Highway 60 at Peace River BARTOW 33830
Directions
Punta Gorda, Charlotte County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Sandy Kayak Beach,Sandy Kayak Beach
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 0 spaces
- Car parking
- 6 spaces
- Parking surface
- Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
- Restroom
- No
- Accessibility
- No Accommodations for Accessibility
- Dock
- No Dock
- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Water
- Salt or brackish
Managed by Charlotte County · Website
Address: 5084 Melbourne Street PUNTA GORDA 33980
Directions
Arcadia, DeSoto County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Unknown
- Fee
- Yes
- Pay by
- Attendant
- Trailer parking
- 0 spaces
- Restroom
- Unknown
- Dock
- Unknown
- Hours
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Water
- Fresh
Managed by Private Business · Website
Address: 2816 County Road 661 ARCADIA 34266
Directions
Fort Meade, Polk County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Unknown
- Fee
- Free
- Restroom
- Unknown
- Dock
- Unknown
- Hours
- Unknown
- Water
- Fresh
- Amenities
- Picnic
Managed by City of Fort Meade · (863) 285-1100 · Website
Address: 1638 County Road 700 (U.S. Highway 98) FORT MEADE 33841
Directions
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