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Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Southern Canal Side Boat Ramp

Harney Pond Canal · Okeechobee, Glades County

Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Southern Canal Side Boat Ramp is a free 2-lane concrete trailer boat ramp on Harney Pond Canal in Okeechobee, Florida, with 60 trailer parking spaces. It is managed by Glades County.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
60 spaces
Car parking
75 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Accessible parking
2 spaces
Restroom
Flush Toilet
Accessibility
Low Level of Accessibility
Dock
Both Launch and Staging Dock
Hours
Open 24 hours
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
18 mi from Clewiston

Managed by Glades County · Website

Notes: There are four boat ramps in this linear park. This is the fourth ramp from the entrance. This ramp is on the west side of the park and provides access to Harney Pond Canal. This is a double ramp, two lanes with handicap trailer parking There are four boat ramps in this linear park. This is the fourth ramp from the entrance. This ramp is on the west side of the park and provides access to Harney Pond Canal. This is a double ramp, two lanes with handicap trailer parking

Address: Harney Pond Road OKEECHOBEE 34974

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Fish in Harney Pond Canal

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Before you launch in Florida

Florida boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

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All 2 ramps on Harney Pond Canal · All ramps in Glades County

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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.