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Boat Ramp

Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area

POLK County, Florida

At a glance

Ramp type
Hand Launch Only
Access
Commercially Owned For General Public Use
Launch lanes
1
Fee required
No
Managed by
City of Fort Meade
Coordinates
27.74710, -81.78008

Before you go

This page is built from official government data. Always confirm current closures, permits, and local regulations before you leave the dock. See our full disclaimer.

Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area is a public boat ramp in POLK County, Florida (hand launch only, 1 lane), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.

About Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area

Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area is a public boat ramp in Polk County, Florida. It is managed by City of Fort Meade. It is listed as a hand launch only.

It is a hand-launch only site — there is no trailer ramp, so it suits car-top boats, kayaks, and canoes rather than trailered vessels. There is no dock at this site. Access is commercially owned for general public use. No launch fee is required. Confirm current hours locally before arriving.

This is a boat ramp facility only — come prepared with your own vessel and gear. As with any public ramp, parking, water levels, and conditions at the water's edge can vary, so it's worth checking locally before you go, especially outside daylight hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a fee to launch at Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area?

No launch fee is required.

What are the hours?

Confirm current hours locally.

How many launch lanes are there?

There is 1 launch lane.

Who manages Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area?

It is managed by City of Fort Meade.