Compass Lake - Ski Inn Public Boat Ramp
Stand-alone ramp on Compass Lake in Alford, Jackson County
- Fee
- Free (no launch fee listed)
- Lanes
- 2 launch lanes (1 double ramp)
- Hours
- Not listed by FWC
- Trailer parking
- 8 spaces
- Restrooms
- Portable toilets (not listed as accessible)
Check fees, hours and status with Jackson County before you go.
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How this is rated
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A guide, not advice. Check official forecasts and conditions before launching.
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For your boat
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All FWC facts
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Ramp type | Stand-alone ramp |
| Access | Government Owned for General Public Use |
| Fee | Free (no launch fee listed) |
| Launch lanes | 2 launch lanes (1 double ramp) |
| Hours | Not listed by FWC |
| Trailer parking | 8 spaces |
| Car-only parking | Not listed by FWC |
| Restrooms | Portable toilets (not listed as accessible) |
| Accessibility | No Accommodations for Accessibility |
| Ramp surface | Concrete · Good to Excellent |
| Parking surface | Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil · Average to Poor |
| Docks | No dock |
| Water | Freshwater · Lake or Pond |
| Water body | Compass Lake |
| Managed by | Jackson County with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
| Address | 348 Lakepoint Road, Alford, FL 32420 |
| County | Jackson County |
| Coordinates | 30.59138, -85.39209 |
| FWC ramp ID | JA70003CL |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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