Petersen Park Boatramp, a public boat ramp on Lake John, is located in Lakeland. The launch sits in Peterson Park. If it's full, Saddle Creek Park Boat Ramp in Combee Settlement is 5.4 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Lakeland, FL |
| Water | Lake John |
| Park | Peterson Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Petersen Park Boatramp, check closures with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Petersen Park Boatramp is in Lakeland, Florida. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Petersen Park Boatramp itself.
Petersen Park Boatramp is on Lake John.
Fees for Petersen Park Boatramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Lithia Springs Park Boat Ramp in Valrico, about 20 miles away.
Saddle Creek Park Boat Ramp in Combee Settlement (5.4 miles), Lake Hancock Boat Ramp in Highland City (6.9 miles) and Teneroc Fish Management Area in Auburndale (8.2 miles).
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