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Surveyors Lake Public Boat Ramp vs Lake Buffum Public Boat Ramp (Not Usable During Low Water)
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Polk County, Florida.
These ramps are about 3.6 miles apart.
Surveyors Lake Public Boat Ramp
BARTOW
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Lake Buffum Public Boat Ramp (Not Usable During Low Water)
FORT MEADE
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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, boat launching/retrieving allowed after park 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
Surveyors Lake
Lake Buffum
Trailer Parking
6 spaces
8 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Surveyors Lake Public Boat Ramp and Lake Buffum Public Boat Ramp (Not Usable During Low Water) 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.