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Lake Hancock - County Road 540A - Improvised Access (Not Recommended) vs Banana Lake Public Boat Ramp
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Polk County, Florida.
These ramps are about 3.7 miles apart.
Lake Hancock - County Road 540A - Improvised Access (Not Recommended)
WINTER HAVEN
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Banana Lake Public Boat Ramp
LAKELAND
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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
24 Hours
5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, boat launching/retrieving allowed after park hours
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
1
1
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Lake Hancock (Polk County)
Banana Lake
Trailer Parking
3 spaces
14 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Lake Hancock - County Road 540A - Improvised Access (Not Recommended) and Banana Lake Public Boat Ramp 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.