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Boat Ramps on Peace River

Peace River has 20 public boat ramps across 4 counties in Florida. 13 are free to use and 5 charge a launch fee. 14 have concrete ramps. 4 are ADA accessible. 17 have parking available.

20
Ramps
13
Free
4
ADA
17
Parking
4
Counties
Peace River, Florida
Photo: Nora Aleman via Google Maps

Weather Conditions

About Peace River

Peace River is a river in Florida with 20 public boat ramps spread across 4 counties — Charlotte, Desoto, Hardee, Polk. 13 ramps offer free public access, while 5 charge a launch fee. Ramp surfaces include 14 paved concrete ramps suitable for larger motorized vessels. 4 ramps are ADA accessible, and 17 have designated parking (14 with trailer parking). Ramps are managed by Charlotte County, City of Fort Meade, City of Punta Gorda, and others.

Ramp Locations · 20 on Peace River

Concrete $0.75 ♿ ADA
motorboat

Harbor Heights Park Boat Ramp

PUNTA GORDA, CHARLOTTE Co., FL

2 lanes 🅿 14 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Concrete Free ♿ ADA
motorboat

Heritage Peace River Landing (Canoes, Kayaks, and Small Boats)

FORT MEADE, POLK Co., FL

1 lane 🅿 12 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Concrete Free ♿ ADA
motorboat

Lettuce Lake Public Boat Ramp

ARCADIA, DESOTO Co., FL

2 lanes 🅿 36 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Concrete Free
motorboat

Nocatee Boat Ramp

ARCADIA, DESOTO Co., FL

1 lane 🅿 26 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Concrete Free ♿ ADA
motorboat

Wauchula Crews Riverside Park and Boat Ramp

WAUCHULA, HARDEE Co., FL

1 lane 🅿 24 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Concrete $2.00
motorboat

Brownville Park

ARCADIA, DESOTO Co., FL

1 lane 🅿 12 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Concrete $0.75
motorboat

Darst Park Public Boat Ramp

PUNTA GORDA, CHARLOTTE Co., FL

1 lane 🅿 2 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Concrete Free
motorboat

DeSoto Veterans Park Public Boat Launch

ARCADIA, DESOTO Co., FL

1 lane 🅿 7 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Concrete Free
motorboat

Deep Creek Park Public Boat Ramp

ARCADIA, DESOTO Co., FL

1 lane 🅿 44 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Concrete Free
motorboat

Griffin Road Bridge Boat Ramp (Very Small Boats or Canoes)

WAUCHULA, HARDEE Co., FL

1 lane 🅿 8 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Concrete Free
motorboat

Liverpool Park

ARCADIA, DESOTO Co., FL

1 lane 🅿 12 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Concrete Free
motorboat

Pioneer Park and Public Boat Ramp

ZOLFO SPRINGS, HARDEE Co., FL

1 lane 🅿 6 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Sand Free
motorboat

Bay Shore Live Oak Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch

PUNTA GORDA, CHARLOTTE Co., FL

🅿 6 spaces

Florida FWC

Sand Free
motorboat

Chester Roberts Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch

PUNTA GORDA, CHARLOTTE Co., FL

🅿 6 spaces

Florida FWC

Free
motorboat

Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area

FORT MEADE, POLK Co., FL

1 lane

Florida FWC

Concrete
motorboat

Gardner Boat Ramp

ZOLFO SPRINGS, HARDEE Co., FL

1 lane

Florida FWC

Sand $3.00
motorboat

Paynes Creek Historic State Park - Canoe Launch

BOWLING GREEN, HARDEE Co., FL

🅿 4 spaces

Florida FWC

Free
motorboat

Peace River Canoe Launch at Highway 60

BARTOW, POLK Co., FL

1 lane 🅿 15 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Concrete
motorboat

Punta Gorda Municipal Marina (aka. Laishley Park)

PUNTA GORDA, CHARLOTTE Co., FL

1 lane 🅿 45 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

$NaN
motorboat

Canoe Outpost - Peace River, Inc. (Paid Customers Only - Call Ahead)

ARCADIA, DESOTO Co., FL

Florida FWC

Planning Your Visit

Based on the ramp facilities available, Peace River is well-suited for motorboat. Some ramps charge launch fees — check individual ramp pages for current pricing. Nearby cities include Arcadia, Bartow, Bowling Green, Fort Meade, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boat ramps are on Peace River?
Peace River has 20 public boat ramps across 4 counties.
Are there free boat ramps on Peace River?
Yes, 13 of the 20 ramps on Peace River are free to use.
Are there ADA accessible boat ramps on Peace River?
Yes, 4 ramps on Peace River are ADA accessible.

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