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Paynes Creek Historic State Park - Canoe Launch

Bowling Green, Florida

Hand Launch OnlySand$3.00 launch fee recordedFreshwaterAccessibility feature recorded

About This Ramp

The FWC source record identifies Paynes Creek Historic State Park - Canoe Launch as a hand launch only in Bowling Green, Florida, providing access to Peace River (freshwater). The source record lists a sand surface. The source record marks a launch fee as required ($3.00); the recorded collection method is drop box. The source record lists flush toilet restrooms with restroom accessibility recorded. Source-record hours: 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year.

Ramp Details

Ramp & Launch

Access
Government — Open to Public
Ramp Type
Hand Launch Only
Surface
Sand
Source-record Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year

Parking & Facilities

Vehicle Spaces
4
Parking Surface
Not Paved - Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Source restroom field
Flush Toilet (source marks accessible)
Source accessibility field
No Accommodations for Accessibility

Recorded Fee Information

Source marks fee required
Yes
Recorded amount
$3.00
Recorded collection method
Drop Box

Water & Location

Water Body
Peace River
Water Type
Freshwater
Hydrological Type
River or Stream
County
Hardee
Street
888 Lake Branch Road
ZIP Code
33834
Source coordinates (not for navigation)
27.62088, -81.80359

FWC inventory coordinates are source-reference fields and are not provided for navigation.

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About This Data

Managed by
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Source record date
August 3, 2026
Directory source refresh
August 3, 2026
Official information
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Original source metadata
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Source record from the public-domain FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. The original metadata prohibits claiming proprietary rights in the dataset, expects acknowledgment of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWC-FWRI), and states that the data is not for navigation. Coordinates are shown only as source-reference fields.

Directory processing: Filtered to source records marked Open for Business and excluding restricted public use; field names, text casing, slugs, descriptions, and amenity labels were normalized for directory display.

Disclaimer: Information is provided for informational purposes only. Source fields are snapshots, not current inspections. Always verify facility hours, fees, accessibility, amenities, routing, and required permits before visiting. Contact the managing agency for current information.

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