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Recreation Region: Ocala National Forest

Grasshopper Lake

Current Conditions
Expect full recreation sites during weekends. Have backup plans. Sites may close when capacity is reached.

Enjoy the day trying to catch that big one. Easily accessed along SR 19 north of Altoona and south of SR 40, Grasshopper Lake is an extensive lake that offers boating and fishing - including a fishing pier - from an unimproved access off the highway. 

Boating and Fishing

  • Boats can access the area at the boat ramp along the South Grasshopper Lake, which makes for great fishing.  

General Information

Amenities

  • Boat launch
  • Fishing pier 

 

 

Day use only: open sunrise to sunset

Boating 

  • Boating in the National Forests in Florida is regulated by the state of Florida. Please visit our boating web page before you grab your personal floatation device and head out onto the water.  

Fishing 

  • Florida requires a state license for all fishing activities. Visit our fishing web page before you grab your gear.  

No fees are required for this site

Free

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 29.13448333

Longitude: -81.61976667

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

No restroom available

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated April 29, 2025