Boat Ramp
Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Central Canal Side Boat Ramp
GLADES County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Both Launch And Staging Dock
- Launch lanes
- 1
- Fee required
- No
- Hours
- 24 Hours
- Managed by
- Glades County
- Coordinates
- 26.99494, -81.06757
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.
Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Central Canal Side Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp in GLADES County, Florida (stand alone ramp, 1 lane), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.
About Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Central Canal Side Boat Ramp
Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Central Canal Side Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp in Glades County, Florida. It is managed by Glades County. It is listed as a stand alone ramp.
The ramp has 1 launch lane with a concrete surface. A launch and staging dock helps with loading passengers and gear. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. No launch fee is required. The ramp is open 24 hours.
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 Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Central Canal Side Boat Ramp?
No launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
The ramp is open 24 hours.
How many launch lanes are there?
There is 1 launch lane.
Is there a dock?
Yes, a launch and staging dock helps with loading passengers and gear.
Who manages Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Central Canal Side Boat Ramp?
It is managed by Glades County.