Okeeheelee Canoe and Kayak Area

Okeeheelee Canoe and Kayak Area is the central freshwater-lake launch and rental zone for non-motorized paddling, with a mapped boat ramp, nearby parking, restrooms, picnic areas, and a separately operated rental concession. Navigate to the exact Okeeheelee Canoe and Kayak Area pin rather than the general Okeeheelee Park marker. Navigate to the exact central launch and rental pin, not the water-ski ramps or Okeeheelee Park South. The county map limits this lake area to trolling or non-motorized boats and says no combustible engines. Bring a properly fitted life jacket, secure valuables, monitor lightning, and never assume a rental will be available without calling first.

The April 2026 county map marks parking at the central rental concession and lake-launch activity area. Use the exact pin from Forest Hill Boulevard and do not follow signs to the separate water-ski ramps, BMX area, golf entrance, or Okeeheelee Park South.

The public lake area follows Okeeheelee Park's sunrise-to-sunset schedule. Rental-concession hours vary and are not guaranteed by the county park schedule, so call the operator before traveling without your own equipment. Severe weather or water conditions can stop paddling earlier.

The county map shows restrooms and drinking water in the same central activity district as the rental concession and launch. Check the nearest facility before unloading because a particular restroom can close for maintenance while the lake remains open.

General park access and use of the public non-motorized launch do not have a separate daily admission fee listed by the county. Kayak King rentals and any instruction, reservation, event, or other concession service cost separately; call 561-304-1344 for current availability and pricing.

The ADA map shows accessible parking, restrooms, and paved circulation near the launch zone. It does not document the current slope, edge treatment, transfer equipment, or adaptive-paddling service at the water, so contact Palm Beach County Parks or the rental operator before relying on independent wheelchair-to-boat transfer.

Dogs should remain controlled under posted park rules outside Pooch Pines. Do not treat the paddling lake as an off-leash or dog-swim area, and consider heat, wildlife, boat stability, and the ability to fit a suitable flotation device before bringing a dog near the launch.

Families can paddle the freshwater lake, but this is open-water recreation rather than supervised water play. Match the boat and life jacket to each paddler, keep children within direct adult control, stay clear of fishing lines and launch traffic, and leave the water immediately when thunder or lightning threatens.

Navigate to the exact central launch and rental pin, not the water-ski ramps or Okeeheelee Park South. The county map limits this lake area to trolling or non-motorized boats and says no combustible engines. Bring a properly fitted life jacket, secure valuables, monitor lightning, and never assume a rental will be available without calling first.