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Heritage Peace River Landing (Canoes, Kayaks, and Small Boats) vs Fort Meade Patterson Park Public Boat Ramp - No Gasoline Engines
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Polk County, Florida.
These ramps are about 3.7 miles apart.
Heritage Peace River Landing (Canoes, Kayaks, and Small Boats)
FORT MEADE
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Fort Meade Patterson Park Public Boat Ramp - No Gasoline Engines
FORT MEADE
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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
Opens at 7:00 AM. Closes at 6:00 PM winter, 7:30 PM summer.
Daytime Use Only
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
1
1
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Peace River
Fort Meade Pits
Trailer Parking
12 spaces
3 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Heritage Peace River Landing (Canoes, Kayaks, and Small Boats) and Fort Meade Patterson Park Public Boat Ramp - No Gasoline Engines provide public access in Polk County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.