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Ocala National Forest - Grasshopper Pond Primitive Access Southeast (4x4 Only)

South Grasshopper Lake · Astor, Lake County

Ocala National Forest - Grasshopper Pond Primitive Access Southeast (4x4 Only) is a free sand,sand kayak and canoe launch on South Grasshopper Lake in Astor, Florida, with 2 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms. It is managed by United States Forest Service.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Surface
Sand,Sand
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
20 mi from Eustis

Managed by United States Forest Service · Website

Address: State Road 19 ASTOR 32102

Directions

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Near this ramp

Campgrounds

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Fish in South Grasshopper Lake

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Redfin Pickerel1 lb 1 oz1993New 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 3 ramps on South Grasshopper Lake · All ramps in Lake County

New to launching? Read how to launch a kayak.

Nearby boat ramps

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