27.9217600, -81.9655300

Loyce E. Harpe Park Primitive Boat Launch - Big Meadow Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Public access
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Loyce E. Harpe Park Primitive Boat Launch - Big Meadow Boat Ramp is a public launch on Carter Road Lake in Polk County, Florida . We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Mulberry, about 1.9 miles away. The closest larger city is Lakeland, approximately 8.2 miles away. The site lies within the Skinned Sapling 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 Carter Road Lake

We currently track 2 public boat ramps on Carter Road Lake , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

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.

Loyce E. Harpe Park Primitive Boat Launch - Big Meadow Boat Ramp provides access to Carter Road Lake, one of 2 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
Polk County, Florida
Nearby places
Mulberry (1.9 mi)
Fuller Heights (2.2 mi)
Lakeland Highlands (2.8 mi)
Coordinates
27.9217600, -81.9655300 Gaia
Waterbody
Carter Road Lake
Access type
Public
Hours
7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Ramp surface
Gravel

Current weather

86°F

Wind N 0 mph

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026 at 7:32 PM

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