26.9955300, -81.0672600

Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Central Lake Side Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Central Lake Side Boat Ramp is a public launch on Lake Okeechobee - Harney Pond Canal in Glades County, Florida . We currently track 4 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Moore Haven, about 11.3 miles away. The closest larger city is Lehigh Acres, approximately 42.9 miles away. The site lies within the Lake Okeechobee 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 Lake Okeechobee - Harney Pond Canal

We currently track 4 public boat ramps on Lake Okeechobee - Harney Pond Canal , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Glades County

We currently track 23 public boat ramps in Glades 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.

Harney Pond Canal - Margaret Van de Velde Park - Central Lake Side Boat Ramp provides access to Lake Okeechobee - Harney Pond Canal, one of 4 public launch sites we track on it.

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
Glades County, Florida
Nearby places
Moore Haven (11.3 mi)
Buckhead Ridge (14.2 mi)
Clewiston (18.6 mi)
Coordinates
26.9955300, -81.0672600 Gaia
Waterbody
Lake Okeechobee - Harney Pond Canal
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete

Amenities

Picnic

Current weather

82°F Clear

Wind N 0 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 1:35 PM

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