27.4664160, -81.1532510

Kissimmee River Public Use Area - Starvation Slough Airboat Launch Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Public access Airboat access
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Kissimmee River Public Use Area - Starvation Slough Airboat Launch Boat Ramp is a public launch on Kissimmee River in Okeechobee County, Florida . We currently track 9 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Lake Placid, about 17.7 miles away. The closest larger city is Poinciana, approximately 50.2 miles away.

Sourced from FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 27, 2026.

Boat ramps on Kissimmee River

We currently track 9 public boat ramps on Kissimmee River , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Okeechobee County

We currently track 17 public boat ramps in Okeechobee 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.

Kissimmee River Public Use Area - Starvation Slough Airboat Launch Boat Ramp provides access to Kissimmee River, one of 9 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
Okeechobee County, Florida
Nearby places
Lake Placid (17.7 mi)
Sebring (17.7 mi)
Placid Lakes (22.0 mi)
Coordinates
27.4664160, -81.1532510 Gaia
Waterbody
Kissimmee River
Access type
Public
Ramp surface
Sand, Dirt, Mud

Amenities

Grill Picnic

Current weather

82°F Clear

Wind N 0 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 1:35 PM

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