29.1344937, -81.6197949

Ocala National Forest - Grasshopper Lake Public Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Ocala National Forest - Grasshopper Lake Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on South Grasshopper Lake in Lake County, Florida. The site lies within the Hitchens Creek 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.

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Last updated Jul 13, 2026 at 1:53 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 South Grasshopper Lake

Ocala National Forest - Grasshopper Lake Public Boat Ramp is the only public boat ramp we have on record for South Grasshopper Lake. Smaller creeks and coves sometimes have unofficial or private access points we haven't verified yet - if you know of one nearby, help us add it.

Other boat ramps in Lake County

Lake County tracks 72 public boat ramps in total, spread across several different rivers, creeks and lakes - not just South Grasshopper Lake. 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 Ocala National Forest - Grasshopper Lake Public Boat 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.

Ocala National Forest - Grasshopper Lake Public Boat Ramp provides access to South Grasshopper Lake.

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
Lake County, Florida
Coordinates
29.1344937, -81.6197949 Gaia
Waterbody
South Grasshopper Lake
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete
Contact
n/a
Last verified
July 11, 2026
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