Lochloosa Conservation Area Boat Landing
Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Lochloosa Lake in Hawthorne, Alachua County
- Fee
- Free (no launch fee listed)
- Lanes
- Not listed by FWC
- Hours
- Daylight hours (FWC: “Daytime Use Only”)
- Trailer parking
- 6 spaces
- Restrooms
- No restroom
Check fees, hours and status with Saint Johns River Water Management District 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 | 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 | Daylight hours (FWC: “Daytime Use Only”) |
| Trailer parking | 6 spaces |
| Car-only parking | 12 spaces, 1 accessible |
| Restrooms | No restroom |
| Accessibility | No Accommodations for Accessibility |
| Ramp surface | Sand, Dirt, Mud · Good to Excellent |
| Parking surface | Not Paved - Grass/Loose Soil/Sand · Good |
| Docks | No dock |
| Other amenities | Grill, Picnic |
| Water | Freshwater · Lake or Pond |
| Water body | Lochloosa Lake |
| Managed by | Saint Johns River Water Management District |
| Address | 19680 Highway 301, Hawthorne, FL 32640 |
| County | Alachua County |
| Coordinates | 29.49521, -82.12943 |
| FWC ramp ID | AL23126HX |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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