Deese/Howard Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Suwannee River in Jasper, FL. Launching at Deese/Howard Boat Ramp is free. From Gainesville it's roughly 65 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Gibson County Park Boat Ramp in Jasper is 8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Jasper, FL |
| Water | Suwannee River |
| Surface | paved |
| Launch fee | free |
Closures and rules for Deese/Howard Boat Ramp: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Deese/Howard Boat Ramp is one of 7 public launches on Suwannee River. Boat ramps on Suwannee River
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide 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 checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Deese/Howard Boat Ramp is in Jasper, Florida. Open the map link to see where Deese/Howard Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Suwannee River.
Launching at Deese/Howard Boat Ramp costs nothing, going by the map data.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Deese/Howard Boat Ramp clear for trailers.
Gibson County Park Boat Ramp in Jasper (8 miles), Boat Ramp in Live Oak (North) in Live Oak (12 miles) and Boat Ramp in Live Oak (South) in Live Oak (12 miles).
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