Boat Ramp
Jennings State Forest - Ellis Ford Paddling Access
CLAY County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Surface
- Sand, Sand
- Dock
- No Docks
- Fee required
- Yes
- Hours
- Sunrise to Sunset
- Managed by
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Coordinates
- 30.14187, -81.93647
Before you go
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Jennings State Forest - Ellis Ford Paddling Access is a public boat ramp in CLAY County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. A launch fee applies.
About Jennings State Forest - Ellis Ford Paddling Access
Jennings State Forest - Ellis Ford Paddling Access is a public boat ramp in Clay County, Florida. It is managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 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. A no docks is available to help with boarding and loading. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. A launch fee is required — bring a way to pay. Posted hours are sunrise to sunset.
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 Jennings State Forest - Ellis Ford Paddling Access?
Yes, a launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
Posted hours are sunrise to sunset.
Is there a dock?
Yes, a no docks is available to help with boarding and loading.
Who manages Jennings State Forest - Ellis Ford Paddling Access?
It is managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.