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Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Creek at County Road 445 Bridge Primitive Boat Launch

Alexander Springs Creek · Altoona, Lake County

Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Creek at County Road 445 Bridge Primitive Boat Launch is a free gravel, sand, mud trailer boat ramp on Alexander Springs Creek in Altoona, Florida, with 2 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms. It is managed by United States Forest Service.

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Gravel, Sand, Mud
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Car parking
6 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
17 mi from Eustis

Managed by United States Forest Service · na · Website

Address: State Road 445 ALTOONA 32702

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Fish in Alexander Springs Creek

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Yellow Bullhead5 lb 1 oz2010Crystal River
Redear Sunfish4 lb 14 oz1986Merritts Mill Pond
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake
Redbreast Sunfish2 lb 1 oz1988Suwannee River
Spotted Sunfish13 oz1984Suwannee River

From official Florida record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Florida

Florida boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Florida agency pages.

All 2 ramps on Alexander Springs Creek · All ramps in Lake County

New to launching? Read how to launch a boat and ramp etiquette.

Nearby boat ramps

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