Peterson Park Public Boat Ramp

Peterson Park Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on Lake John in Polk County, Florida. The site lies within the Lake Hancock 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.

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 John

Peterson Park Public Boat Ramp is the only public boat ramp we have on record for Lake John. 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 Polk County

Polk County tracks 141 public boat ramps in total, spread across several different rivers, creeks and lakes - not just Lake John. 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 Peterson Park Public Boat Ramp or leads somewhere completely different.

• Peterson Park Public Boat Ramp Lake John less than 0.1 mi away
• Lake Somerset Public Boat Ramp Lake Somerset 1.1 mi away
• Lake Hollingsworth Public Boat Ramp Lake Hollingsworth 1.5 mi away
• Banana Lake Public Boat Ramp Banana Lake 2.9 mi away
• Crystal Lake Public Boat Ramp (Lakeland) Crystal Lake 3 mi away
• Lake Hunter Public Boat Ramp Lake Hunter 3 mi away

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