Lake George State Forest Bluffton Recreation Area Canoe Launch
Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on St. Johns River
- Fee
- Free no launch fee listed
- Lanes
- Not listed by FWC
- Hours
- Not listed by FWC
- Trailer parking
- Not listed by FWC
- Restrooms
- Portable toilets not listed as accessible
Check fees, hours and status with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services before you go.
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How this is rated
Caution: an active Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm, Tropical Storm, Hurricane or Special Marine Warning. Rough: wind 20 mph or more, gusts 25 mph or more. Choppy: wind 12 mph or more. Calm: none of these, and nothing Unknown (an Unknown value never counts as calm). Wind and gusts are the NWS forecast for this hour.
A guide, not advice. Check official forecasts and conditions before launching.
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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 | Not listed by FWC |
| Trailer parking | Not listed by FWC |
| Car-only parking | Not listed by FWC |
| Restrooms | Portable toilets (not listed as accessible) |
| Accessibility | Moderate Level of Accessibility |
| Ramp surface | Not listed by FWC |
| Parking surface | Not Paved - Grass/Loose Soil/Sand |
| Docks | Not listed by FWC |
| Other amenities | Picnic |
| Water | Freshwater · River or Stream |
| Water body | St. Johns River |
| Managed by | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services with Florida Forest Service |
| Address | St. Johns River Road, Pierson, FL 32180 |
| County | Volusia County |
| Coordinates | 29.12495, -81.50319 |
| FWC ramp ID | VO35680PK |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
Manatee protection zone nearby: Slow Speed (All Year). About 10 m from the ramp. FWC state zone, Rule 68C-22 FAC.
General reference only: FAC Chapter 68C-22 and posted signs prevail; local and federal (USFWS) zones may differ and are not included.
These data are not to be used for navigation. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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