If you're launching on Lake Tohopekaliga, Richardson's Fish Camp is a solid freshwater option in Osceola County. It's well-placed for boaters who want to spend their time fishing rather than trailering across the county. With 2 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.

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At a glance

County
Osceola
City
Kissimmee
Waterbody
Lake Tohopekaliga
Water type
Freshwater
Ramp type
Boat Ramp Within Marina
Launch lanes
2
Ramp surface
Concrete
Parking surface
Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Trailer parking
8
Fee required
Yes
Managed by
Private Business
Status
Open for Business

Address: 1550 Scotty's Road, Kissimmee, FL, 34744  ·  Coordinates: 28.262237, -81.384414

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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.
  • Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
  • 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 Port Canaveral (Trident Pier), about 49 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):

Low tide
4:09 AM
0.122 ft (MLLW)
High tide
10:19 AM
3.099 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
4:12 PM
0.128 ft (MLLW)
High tide
10:37 PM
3.569 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 8721604. Conditions change — verify status locally before you go. This site is not for navigation.