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Lake Buffum Public Boat Ramp (Not Usable During Low Water)

Lake Buffum · Fort Meade, Polk County

Lake Buffum Public Boat Ramp (Not Usable During Low Water) is a free concrete trailer boat ramp on Lake Buffum in Fort Meade, Florida, with 8 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms. It is managed by Polk County.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
8 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
5 AM to 10 PM, boat launching/retrieving allowed after park hours
Water
Fresh
Lake size
1,558 acres
Nearest town
8 mi from Fort Meade

Managed by Polk County · Website

Address: Doc Lindsey Road FORT MEADE 33841

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