27.4006700, -81.1604400

Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp Area - Outboard Ramp

Free to launch Temporarily closed Open 24 hours Public access
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Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp Area - Outboard Ramp is a public launch on Istokpoga Canal - Kissimmee River in Highlands County, Florida . We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Lake Placid, about 14.7 miles away. The closest larger city is Port Saint Lucie, approximately 50.3 miles away. The site lies within the Istokpoga Creek 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 13, 2026.

Boat ramps on Istokpoga Canal - Kissimmee River

We currently track 2 public boat ramps on Istokpoga Canal - Kissimmee River , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Highlands County

We currently track 55 public boat ramps in Highlands 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.

Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp Area - Outboard Ramp provides access to Istokpoga Canal - Kissimmee River, one of 2 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
Highlands County, Florida
Nearby places
Lake Placid (14.7 mi)
Sebring (18.4 mi)
Placid Lakes (18.7 mi)
Coordinates
27.4006700, -81.1604400 Gaia
Waterbody
Istokpoga Canal - Kissimmee River
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete

Amenities

Grill Night lighting Picnic

Current weather

83°F Partly Cloudy

Wind WSW 8 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 7:10 PM

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