27.7864100, -81.6788100

Lake Buffum Public Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Public access
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Lake Buffum Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on Lake Buffum in Polk County, Florida .

The nearest community is Alturas, about 6.3 miles away. The closest larger city is Lakeland, approximately 24.1 miles away. The site lies within the Bowlegs Creek 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 Buffum

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

Nearby boat ramps in Polk County

We currently track 141 public boat ramps in Polk 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 Buffum Public Boat Ramp provides access to Lake Buffum.

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
Polk County, Florida
Nearby places
Alturas (6.3 mi)
Crooked Lake Park (6.5 mi)
Fort Meade (7.9 mi)
Coordinates
27.7864100, -81.6788100 Gaia
Waterbody
Lake Buffum
Access type
Public
Hours
5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, boat launching/retrieving allowed after park hours
Ramp surface
Concrete

Current weather

90°F Partly Cloudy

Wind S 10 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 4:09 PM

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