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Access Site FL

Deese - Howard Public Boat Ramp

Suwannee River

Source: florida_fish_and_wildlife_conservation_commission Updated 1 year ago

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City: Live Oak, FL
County: Suwannee County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 30.41459744, -82.96292000
263 107th Rd, Live Oak, FL 32060, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Suwannee River at Suwannee Springs Fla Same River 2.3 mi away
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Suwannee RV above Withlacoochee RV at Ellaville, FL Same River 12.5 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Suwannee River
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II(III) Upstream from here (16.5 mi from take-out) Big Shoals Tract to U.S. 41 bridge
2.5 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located in Live Oak at 107th Road, the Deese-Howard Public Boat Ramp provides public access to the Suwannee River in Suwannee County. This government-owned facility is a stand-alone ramp suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The site includes basic amenities such as two picnic tables, a grill, and a portable restroom, making it a convenient starting point for paddlers exploring this section of the river.

The ramp is strategically positioned between Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and Suwannee River State Park, offering access to multiple paddling opportunities along the Suwannee River. Paddlers should note that overnight parking and vehicle camping are not permitted at the ramp. For those interested in exploring beyond the immediate launch area, the adjacent Suwannee River Water Management Fox Trail Tract provides several miles of additional recreational trails. For specific information about current conditions, hours of operation, or other details, contact 800-868-9914.