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Rodman Dam · lower Ocklawaha

Kirkpatrick Dam River Boat Ramp

Rodman Reservoir & Ocklawaha River

A boat launch on the Ocklawaha below Rodman Dam. This river launch is separate from Kenwood’s reservoir access and the recreation area’s reservoir-side bank fishing.

Public boat ramp, Lower Ocklawaha

Access: Public boat ramp

531 Rodman Dam Road, Palatka, FL 32177

Check current notices and posted instructions before launching. Open the access map for this specific launch.

Interlachen

Lake Jewell Public Access

Putnam County Lakes

FWC identifies this Putnam County location as hand-launch access. Plan for a canoe or kayak rather than a trailered motorboat, and check posted access instructions.

Public hand launch

Access: Public hand launch

139 Kitty Avenue, Interlachen, FL 32148

Crescent City

Lake Stella Boat Ramp

Putnam County Lakes

A county-listed public launch on Lake Stella in Crescent City. Use the Central Avenue address for this separate lake, and check posted parking and access instructions on arrival.

Lake Stella, Public launch

Access: Public ramp

519 Central Avenue, Crescent City, FL 32112

Palatka

Palatka Boathouse Riverfront

St. Johns River

Boat, kayak and paddleboard rentals, scenic river cruises and a ship store. Book through the operator; rental and cruise arrangements are separate from public ramp access.

Riverfront rentals & cruises

Access: Riverfront rentals & cruises

301 River Street, Palatka, FL 32177

Palatka

Palatka Riverfront Park

St. Johns River

Concrete ramps, staging docks and paved trailer parking downtown. The city lists free, 24-hour ramp access. Tournament weekends can affect your launch plans.

Concrete ramps, Trailer parking

Access: Public ramp

301 River Street, Palatka, FL 32177