Boat Ramp
Kissimmee River Public Use Area - Bluff Hammock Canoe/Kayak Access (CAUTION: Not usable during low water, see comments)
HIGHLANDS County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Surface
- Ditch Bank
- Dock
- No Docks
- Fee required
- No
- Hours
- Daytime Use Only
- Managed by
- South Florida Water Management District
- Coordinates
- 27.49865, -81.21090
Before you go
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Kissimmee River Public Use Area - Bluff Hammock Canoe/Kayak Access (CAUTION: Not usable during low water, see comments) is a public boat ramp in HIGHLANDS County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.
About Kissimmee River Public Use Area - Bluff Hammock Canoe/Kayak Access (CAUTION: Not usable during low water, see comments)
Kissimmee River Public Use Area - Bluff Hammock Canoe/Kayak Access (CAUTION: Not usable during low water, see comments) is a public boat ramp in Highlands County, Florida. It is managed by South Florida Water Management District. 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. No launch fee is required. Posted hours are daytime use only.
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 Kissimmee River Public Use Area - Bluff Hammock Canoe/Kayak Access (CAUTION: Not usable during low water, see comments)?
No launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
Posted hours are daytime use only.
Who manages Kissimmee River Public Use Area - Bluff Hammock Canoe/Kayak Access (CAUTION: Not usable during low water, see comments)?
It is managed by South Florida Water Management District.