Ocala National Forest - Alexander Springs Recreation Area Paddlecraft Launch
Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Alexander Springs
- Fee
- Free no launch fee listed
- Lanes
- Not listed by FWC
- Hours
- Not listed by FWC
- Trailer parking
- Not listed by FWC
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets accessible
Check fees, hours and status with United States Forest Service 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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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 | Not listed by FWC |
| Trailer parking | Not listed by FWC |
| Car-only parking | 117 spaces, 6 accessible |
| Restrooms | Flush toilets (accessible) |
| Accessibility | High Level of Accessibility |
| Ramp surface | Accessible Kayak Dock |
| Parking surface | Asphalt · Good to excellent condition |
| Docks | Kayak Launch Dock |
| Other amenities | Grill, Picnic |
| Water | Freshwater · River or Stream |
| Water body | Alexander Springs |
| Managed by | United States Forest Service with Ocala National Forest |
| Address | Altoona, FL 32702 |
| County | Lake County |
| Coordinates | 29.08147, -81.57786 |
| FWC ramp ID | LK00029AA |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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