27.2973000, -80.9942500

Platt's Bluff Public Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Platt's Bluff Public 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 Okeechobee, about 10.8 miles away. The closest larger city is Port Saint Lucie, approximately 39.5 miles away. The site lies within the Doughtery Cutoff 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 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.

Platt's Bluff Public 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.

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

Quick facts

County
Okeechobee County, Florida
Nearby places
Okeechobee (10.8 mi)
Cypress Quarters (11.5 mi)
Buckhead Ridge (13.1 mi)
Coordinates
27.2973000, -80.9942500 Gaia
Waterbody
Kissimmee River
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete

Current weather

82°F Clear

Wind N 0 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 1:34 PM

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