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Ocala National Forest - Farles Prairie Recreation Area Primitive Boat Ramp

Farles Lake · Altoona, Marion County

Ocala National Forest - Farles Prairie Recreation Area Primitive Boat Ramp is a sand,sand trailer boat ramp on Farles Lake in Altoona, Florida, with a $5 daily launch fee and 4 trailer parking spaces. It is managed by United States Forest Service.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Sand,Sand
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fees
Launch: $5 a day
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Dock
Unknown
Water
Fresh
Lake size
171 acres
Amenities
Grill,Picnic
Nearest town
17 mi from Eustis

Managed by United States Forest Service · N/A · Website

Address: National Forest Road 595-2 Altoona 32702

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Florida boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

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