Access Site
FL
Sims Landing - Meares Road
City: Branford, FL
County: Lafayette
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 29.85406000, -82.88725000
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Suwannee River
1 runDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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About This Access Site
Sims Landing is a government-owned boat ramp providing access to the Suwannee River in north-central Florida near Branford. Located on the north side of the river off Sims Landing Road (accessible from CR 251 near Mayo), this facility offers a convenient put-in for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters exploring the upper Suwannee and nearby waterways. The ramp is maintained for general public use and serves as a good launching point for multi-day paddling trips or day outings on Florida's scenic Suwannee River system.
The site includes a boat ramp and sandy launch area suitable for hand launches, with parking available on-site. Visitors should note that a state park fee applies. The ramp provides access to a productive paddling area that connects to the upper Suwannee River and portions of the Alapaha, Santa Fe, and Withlacoochee river systems, making it an excellent hub for exploring this region's network of natural waterways.
The site includes a boat ramp and sandy launch area suitable for hand launches, with parking available on-site. Visitors should note that a state park fee applies. The ramp provides access to a productive paddling area that connects to the upper Suwannee River and portions of the Alapaha, Santa Fe, and Withlacoochee river systems, making it an excellent hub for exploring this region's network of natural waterways.