Ocala National Forest - Cowpen Pond Primitive Access Site (4x4 Only) and Ocala National Forest - Clay Lake Primitive Access (4x4 Only)
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Ocala National Forest - Cowpen Pond Primitive Access Site (4x4 Only) vs Ocala National Forest - Clay Lake Primitive Access (4x4 Only)

Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Lake County, Florida.

These ramps are about less than a mile apart.

Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
Daytime Use Only
Unknown
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
1
1
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Cowpen Pond (Deland)
Clay Lake (Lake County)
Trailer Parking
2 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Ocala National Forest - Cowpen Pond Primitive Access Site (4x4 Only) and Ocala National Forest - Clay Lake Primitive Access (4x4 Only) provide public access in Lake 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.

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