Paddle launch · Fort Meade · Polk County

Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area

Peace River · River · Freshwater

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Lanes1 lane
WaterFreshwater

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area

Aerial view of Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Fort Meade, Polk County on Peace River, a river with freshwater. It is privately owned and open to the public and managed by City of Fort Meade.

Launching

The ramp has 1 lane.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free.

Facilities

Amenities: picnic.

Official page

Fishing

Stocked by the FWC

Patterson Park Lake

1.6 mi

Species
Channel Catfish
Stocked
2020-2021

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.

Nearby

Other ramps nearby

Fort Meade Patterson Park Public Boat Ramp - No Gasoline Engines1.6 mi
Mosaic Fish Management Area - Haul Road Pit Primitive Ramp (Special Restrictions Apply)4.6 mi
Heritage Peace River Landing (Canoes, Kayaks, and Small Boats)4.6 mi
All ramps on Peace River Ramps in Polk County Ramps in Fort Meade

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.

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