29.5239682, -83.3738416

Cow Creek Primitive Launch Site - Jena Wildlife Management Area Boat Ramp

Free to launch Temporarily closed Open 24 hours Public access
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Cow Creek Primitive Launch Site - Jena Wildlife Management Area Boat Ramp is a public launch on Cow Creek in Dixie County, Florida .

The nearest community is Horseshoe Beach, about 7.7 miles away. The closest larger city is Gainesville, approximately 63.6 miles away. The site lies within the Sink Creek-Whackup Creek Frontal watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 27, 2026.

Boat ramps on Cow Creek

Cow Creek Primitive Launch Site - Jena Wildlife Management Area Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Cow Creek . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Dixie County

We currently track 25 public boat ramps in Dixie County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this is a free launch site.

We don't yet have a confirmed parking count for this location from the managing agency.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Cow Creek Primitive Launch Site - Jena Wildlife Management Area Boat Ramp provides access to Cow Creek.

This listing is sourced from Florida FWC records - see the official page for the managing agency's own information.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Dixie County, Florida
Nearby places
Horseshoe Beach (7.7 mi)
Steinhatchee (10.2 mi)
Cross City (16.7 mi)
Coordinates
29.5239682, -83.3738416 Gaia
Waterbody
Cow Creek
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Gravel, Sand, Mud

Current weather

81°F Light Rain

Wind W 9 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 4:06 PM

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