Boat Ramp
John M. Bethea State Forest - Maple Set Recreation Area - Canoe Launch
BAKER County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Managed by
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Coordinates
- 30.52446, -82.23097
Before you go
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John M. Bethea State Forest - Maple Set Recreation Area - Canoe Launch is a public boat ramp in BAKER County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.
About John M. Bethea State Forest - Maple Set Recreation Area - Canoe Launch
John M. Bethea State Forest - Maple Set Recreation Area - Canoe Launch is a public boat ramp in Baker 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. There is no dock at this site. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. Check locally whether a launch fee applies. 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 John M. Bethea State Forest - Maple Set Recreation Area - Canoe Launch?
Check locally whether a launch fee applies.
What are the hours?
Confirm current hours locally.
Who manages John M. Bethea State Forest - Maple Set Recreation Area - Canoe Launch?
It is managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.