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Lake Charles Primitive Access

Also known as: NE 145th Avenue Road Launch
Lake Charles · Marion County, Florida
Last verified: July 7, 2026
Primitive sand launch, dirt-road approach — clearance and dry-weather judgment. Daytime only. Pack out everything.
1 laneSand ramp
4 spotsTrailer parking
Daytime use onlyHours
Directions
Craft Access
Motorboat
Kayak / Canoe
Jet Ski / PWC
Large 22ft+
Site Details
Conditions change rapidly due to water levels, prop wash, and weather. Always visually inspect before backing down.
RampSand, 1 lane
DockNo dock
Trailer Parking4 spots · unpaved
Crowding Solitude is the product — four spots outnumber the visitors most weeks.
Plan B — if this lot is full Mill Dam Rec Area (~8 mi)
Moorehead Park on Kerr (full service, ~12 mi)
FeeNo fee
HoursDaytime use only
SeasonOpen year-round
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier · Restrooms · Pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
Sand and Silence
A single sand launch with four trailer spots at the end of a dirt road — daytime hours, free, and no facilities of any kind. Primitive means exactly that: pack out everything you bring.
Small Craft by Design
Sand ramp plus dirt approach equals jons, canoes, and kayaks — anything heavier belongs at Mill Dam or Wildcat.
The Right Charles
Confirm any outside intel means this Lake Charles — Marion County, Florida. Searches default to the Louisiana city, so check your source before trusting a report.
Sources: FWC boat-ramp inventory (MR15453JP), USFS
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