Jennings State Forest - Knights Landing Paddling Access anchors freshwater access on Black Creek North Fork in Clay County. It's a reliable jumping-off point whether you're wetting a line, running the flats, or simply logging a lazy afternoon on Black Creek North Fork. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.

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At a glance

County
Clay
City
Middleburg
Waterbody
Black Creek North Fork
Water type
Freshwater
Ramp type
Hand Launch Only
Ramp surface
Sand,Sand
Dock
No Docks
Parking surface
Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Fee required
Yes
Managed by
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Status
Open for Business
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset

Address: Knights Landing Road, Middleburg, FL, 32068  ·  Coordinates: 30.130576, -81.917233

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Where it is

Live NEXRAD radar from Iowa State Mesonet — past ~65 minutes animated. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Ramp location from the FWC boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation.

On-water restrictions nearby

No mapped state manatee-protection or boating-safety zones were found within 500 m of this ramp in the current FWC dataset. This does not mean the area is unrestricted — posted signs and other local, state, or federal rules may still apply.

Restriction zones: For general awareness only — not for navigation or legal determination. Florida Administrative Code and posted on-water signs prevail. Other local, state, or federal restricted zones may exist that are not shown here. Source: FWC manatee protection & boating-safety GIS layers. Zone data as of .

What to know before you launch

  • Clean, drain, and dry your boat between freshwater launches to help stop the spread of invasive plants like hydrilla.
  • Parking and lane space can be tight on weekends; have your gear staged and your plug in before you back down.
  • Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.

Tides at the nearest station

The closest NOAA tide station is Mayport (Bar Pilot Dock), about 35 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):

Low tide
4:47 AM
0.109 ft (MLLW)
High tide
11:15 AM
4.292 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
4:47 PM
0.291 ft (MLLW)
High tide
11:32 PM
4.692 ft (MLLW)

See the 7-day tide chart →

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Ramp data from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission). Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station 8720218. Conditions change — verify status locally before you go. This site is not for navigation.