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Peace River Canoe Launch at Highway 60 vs Lake Garfield Public Boat Ramp
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Polk County, Florida.
These ramps are about 5.7 miles apart.
Peace River Canoe Launch at Highway 60
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Lake Garfield Public Boat Ramp
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, boat launching/retrieving allowed after park hours
Park open 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, boat launching 24 hours.
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
1
1
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Peace River
Lake Garfield
Trailer Parking
2 spaces
8 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Peace River Canoe Launch at Highway 60 and Lake Garfield 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.