27.3116300, -81.0288800

S-65D Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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S-65D Ramp is a public launch on Kissimmee River in Highlands County, Florida. It's one of 5 launch sites we track on Kissimmee River. The site lies within the Lower Chandler Slough watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Before you go, it's worth double-checking a few things that can change independently of this listing: current water levels, any temporary closures, the exact launch fee, and parking availability if you're arriving with a trailer.

Current weather

88°F Clear

Wind N 0 mph

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Last updated Jul 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM

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 Kissimmee River

We track 5 public boat ramps on Kissimmee River, including this one. If you're planning to spend your time on a different stretch of the water, one of the launch points below may put you closer to where you're actually headed than S-65D Ramp does - they're listed here in order of distance from this ramp.

Other boat ramps in Highlands County

Highlands County tracks 55 public boat ramps in total, spread across several different rivers, creeks and lakes - not just Kissimmee River. Each one below shows which waterbody it's on, so you can tell at a glance whether it actually connects to the same water as S-65D Ramp or leads somewhere completely different.

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.

S-65D Ramp provides access to Kissimmee River, one of 5 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Florida FWC records.

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

Quick facts

County
Highlands County, Florida
Coordinates
27.3116300, -81.0288800 Gaia
Waterbody
Kissimmee River
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Gravel
Last verified
July 11, 2026
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