Last updated: October 2026 · every listing links to its official source
Astatula is one of Lake County's smallest towns. It had 1,889 residents at the 2020 census and sits on the east side of Little Lake Harris along County Road 561, about 8 miles south of Tavares. It was settled in 1872 and incorporated in 1927. The best things to do here involve the water. Here's what's there, with a source for every listing.
🚤 On the water
12703 Florida Ave. A free Lake County ramp onto Lake Harris and the Harris Chain of Lakes. Launch and retrieval are allowed 24 hours. Everything else in the park is dawn to dusk. Trailer parking is limited. Source: Lake County Office of Parks & Trails: Boat Ramps
The Astatula ramp is one of the public entry points on Lake County's Lake Harris Run blueway. That makes it a good put-in for kayaks and canoes. Source: Lake County Office of Parks & Trails: Boat Ramps
🥾 Nearby trails
22526 Carolyn Lane, Astatula. One of the access points for the Lake Apopka Loop Trail, which covers more than 20 miles of hiking and biking along the lake's north shore. There's no drinking water on the trail. Source: St. Johns River Water Management District
🏛️ Town basics
Settled in 1872 and incorporated May 4, 1927. Population 1,889 (2020 census). County Road 561 is the main road through town, leading north to Tavares and south to US-27 near Minneola. Source: Wikipedia: Astatula, Florida (U.S. Census data)
25009 County Road 561. Town Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Office hours are Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Source: Town of Astatula
📅 Events in Astatula this week
See what's on in Astatula on our Astatula events page, or browse the full Lake County calendar. Event times change, so always confirm with the organizer.
More Astatula events drop every Thursday — see this week's full list →
❓ Quick answers
Is there a public boat ramp in Astatula?
Yes. The Lake County Astatula Boat Ramp at 12703 Florida Ave. launches onto Lake Harris. Launch and retrieval are allowed 24 hours, and other park activities are dawn to dusk (Lake County Office of Parks & Trails).
Where is Astatula, Florida?
Astatula is in central Lake County on the east side of Little Lake Harris, along County Road 561 about 8 miles south of Tavares (U.S. Census / Wikipedia; Town of Astatula).
Sources
Checked October 23, 2026. Hours and closures change, so confirm with the source before you go.
- Lake County Office of Parks & Trails: Boat Ramps
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Wikipedia: Astatula, Florida (U.S. Census data)
- Town of Astatula
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