27.3402100, -81.3982200

Lake Francis Public Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Lake Francis Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on Lake Francis in Highlands County, Florida .

The nearest community is Lake Placid, about 3.3 miles away. The closest larger city is Port Charlotte, approximately 49.4 miles away. The site lies within the 030901011703 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 Lake Francis

Lake Francis Public Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Lake Francis . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

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.

Lake Francis Public Boat Ramp provides access to Lake Francis.

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 (3.3 mi)
Placid Lakes (6.8 mi)
Sebring (11.1 mi)
Coordinates
27.3402100, -81.3982200 Gaia
Waterbody
Lake Francis
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete

Amenities

Picnic

Current weather

90°F Thunderstorms

Wind SSW 7 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 8:31 PM

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