Rodman Recreation Area - Kirkpatrick Dam Boat Ramp

Stand-alone ramp on Ocklawaha River in Palatka, Putnam County

Fee
Free (no launch fee listed)
Lanes
2 launch lanes (2 single ramps)
Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Trailer parking
28 spaces
Restrooms
Flush toilets (accessible)
Navigate (driving directions)

Driving directions only; not for navigation on the water.

Check fees, hours and status with Florida Department of Environmental Protection before you go.

For your boat

Set up My setup to see how this ramp matches your boat and tow rig, from FWC data.

All FWC facts

All FWC facts
StatusOpen
Ramp typeStand-alone ramp
AccessGovernment Owned for General Public Use
FeeFree (no launch fee listed)
Launch lanes2 launch lanes (2 single ramps)
Hours8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Trailer parking28 spaces
Car-only parking14 spaces, 3 accessible
RestroomsFlush toilets (accessible)
AccessibilityNo Accommodations for Accessibility
Ramp surfaceConcrete · Good to Excellent
Parking surfacePaved - Asphalt or Concrete · Good
DocksNo dock
Other amenitiesGrill, Lighting, Picnic
WaterFreshwater · River or Stream
Water bodyOcklawaha River
Managed byFlorida Department of Environmental Protection
Address531 Rodman Dam Road, Palatka, FL 32177
CountyPutnam County
Coordinates29.50796, -81.80345
FWC ramp IDPU00841IM

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.