Lake Buffum Public Boat Ramp (Not Usable During Low Water)

Stand-alone ramp on Lake Buffum in Fort Meade, Polk County

Fee
Free (no launch fee listed)
Lanes
1 launch lane (1 single ramp)
Hours
5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, boat launching/retrieving allowed after park hours
Trailer parking
8 spaces
Restrooms
No restroom
Navigate (driving directions)

Driving directions only; not for navigation on the water.

Check fees, hours and status with Polk County before you go.

For your boat

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All FWC facts

All FWC facts
StatusOpen
Ramp typeStand-alone ramp
AccessGovernment Owned for General Public Use
FeeFree (no launch fee listed)
Launch lanes1 launch lane (1 single ramp)
Hours5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, boat launching/retrieving allowed after park hours
Trailer parking8 spaces
Car-only parking0 spaces
RestroomsNo restroom
AccessibilityNo Accommodations for Accessibility
Ramp surfaceConcrete · Good to Excellent
Parking surfaceNot Paved - Grass/Loose Soil/Sand · Good
DocksNo dock
WaterFreshwater · Lake or Pond
Water bodyLake Buffum
Managed byPolk County
AddressDoc Lindsey Road, Fort Meade, FL 33841
CountyPolk County
Coordinates27.78642, -81.67881
FWC ramp IDPO00139KC

On the water

Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.

These data are not to be used for navigation. Check posted signs and the managing agency.

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Nearest open ramps

Straight-line distance (as the crow flies), not driving or boating distance.