Coleman Landing at Shady Oaks Recreation Area - Airboat Ramp
Airboat ramp on Lake Kissimmee in Lake Wales, Polk County
- Fee
- $5
- Lanes
- 1 launch lane (1 single ramp)
- Hours
- 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Trailer parking
- 14 spaces, 3 accessible
- Restrooms
- Composting toilets (accessible)
Check fees, hours and status with Polk 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 | Airboat ramp |
| Access | Government Owned for General Public Use |
| Fee | $5 |
| Fee collection | Drop Box |
| Launch lanes | 1 launch lane (1 single ramp) |
| Hours | 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Trailer parking | 14 spaces, 3 accessible |
| Car-only parking | Not listed by FWC |
| Restrooms | Composting toilets (accessible) |
| Accessibility | Moderate Level of Accessibility |
| Ramp surface | Concrete · Good to Excellent |
| Parking surface | Not Paved - Grass/Loose Soil/Sand · Good |
| Docks | No dock |
| Other amenities | Picnic |
| Water | Freshwater · Lake or Pond |
| Water body | Lake Kissimmee |
| Managed by | Polk County |
| Address | 1450 Shady Oaks Drive, Lake Wales, FL 33898 |
| County | Polk County |
| Coordinates | 27.82673, -81.21592 |
| FWC ramp ID | PO90365OB |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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