Lake Jacksonville

Public Access Facilities

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For details, choose a point on the map or a name in the chart below.

A: Northwest Ramp
B: Peninsula Point
C: Southshore Park

Northwest Ramp

• From Jacksonville, take US 79 west to FM 747. Go south 1 mile, turn left on paved road at Public Boat Ramp sign
• Single-lane ramp with parking for 20 vehicles
• No fee required
• Open all year, may be difficult to use at low water levels
• Operated by the City of Jacksonville (903) 586-3510

Peninsula Point Public Park & Ramp

• From US 69 in Jacksonville, go west on Commerce Street (US 79). Go 3 blocks, turn south on College Avenue and follow until it turns into Old Byrd Road.
• Two-lane ramp in protected cove, with parking for 40 vehicles
• No fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by the City of Jacksonville (903) 586-3510

Southshore Park

• In Jacksonville, go 2 miles west on US 79. Turn left (south) on FM 747, go 2.5 miles and turn left on Southshore Drive. Ramp is at the far end near the dam.
• Two-lane paved ramp with parking for 15 vehicles
• No fee required
• Open all year
• Operated by the City of Jacksonville (903) 586-3510