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Gardner Boat Ramp

Gardner Boat Ramp is a remote access point on the Peace River in Hardee County, located at mile 56. 5 of the designated Peace River Paddling Trail. This is a popular launch site for the overnight Zolfo Springs to Gardner run (19.

5 miles); parking is available nearby for a fee at Canoe Outpost. Access the ramp by turning west on River Road SW (102nd Street) from Highway 17, where the road dead-ends at the ramp.


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