Alligator Lake Recreation Area Canoe Launch
Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Alligator Lake (Columbia County) in Lake City, Columbia County
- Fee
- Free (no launch fee listed)
- Lanes
- Not listed by FWC
- Hours
- Tuesday through Sunday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Closed Monday. Summer hours extend to 7:00 pm.
- Trailer parking
- 4 spaces
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets (accessible)
Check fees, hours and status with Columbia County before you go.
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How this is rated
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For your boat
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All FWC facts
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Ramp type | Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) |
| Access | Government Owned for General Public Use |
| Fee | Free (no launch fee listed) |
| Launch lanes | Not listed by FWC |
| Hours | Tuesday through Sunday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Closed Monday. Summer hours extend to 7:00 pm. |
| Trailer parking | 4 spaces |
| Car-only parking | 24 spaces |
| Restrooms | Flush toilets (accessible) |
| Accessibility | Not listed by FWC |
| Ramp surface | Concrete · Good to Excellent |
| Parking surface | Paved - Asphalt or Concrete · Good |
| Docks | No dock |
| Other amenities | Picnic |
| Water | Freshwater · Lake or Pond |
| Water body | Alligator Lake (Columbia County) |
| Managed by | Columbia County |
| Address | 420 SE Alligator Glenn, Lake City, FL 32025 |
| County | Columbia County |
| Coordinates | 30.16920, -82.61590 |
| FWC ramp ID | CB62458WU |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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