Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area
Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area is a hand launch only in Fort Meade, Florida, providing access to Peace River (freshwater).
Stand Alone Ramp1 laneGravel, Sand, Crushed Asphalt, Limestone No launch fee recordedFreshwaterAccessibility feature recorded
About This Ramp
Heritage Peace River Landing (Canoes, Kayaks, and Small Boats) is a stand alone ramp in Fort Meade, Florida, providing access to Peace River (freshwater). The ramp has 1 lane with a gravel, sand, crushed asphalt, limestone surface in good to excellent condition. Launch is free of charge. The facility features a staging dock and trailer parking for 12 vehicles. Hours: Opens at 7:00 AM. Closes at 6:00 PM winter, 7:30 PM summer..
Ramp Details
Ramp & Launch
- Access
- Government — Open to Public
- Ramp Type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Surface
- Gravel, Sand, Crushed Asphalt, Limestone
- Condition
- Good to Excellent
- Single Lanes
- 1
- Total Lanes
- 1
- Dock
- Staging Dock
- Hours
- Opens at 7:00 AM. Closes at 6:00 PM winter, 7:30 PM summer.
Parking & Facilities
- Trailer Spaces
- 12
- Parking Surface
- Not Paved - Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
- Parking Condition
- Good
- Accessibility
- Moderate Level of Accessibility
Water & Location
- Water Body
- Peace River
- Water Type
- Freshwater
- Hydrological Type
- River or Stream
- County
- Polk
- Street
- 3301 Homeland-Garfield Road (County Road 640)
- ZIP Code
- 33841
- Coordinates
- 27.81297, -81.79364
About This Data
- Managed by
- Polk County
- Source record date
- May 16, 2026
- Official information
- Official website →
- Data source
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Sourced from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, public domain.
Disclaimer: Information is provided for informational purposes only. Always verify facility hours, amenities, and any required permits before visiting. Contact your state's fish and wildlife agency for up-to-date information.
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