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Lake Marion

Haines City, Florida — Polk County.

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3,021Surface acres
2Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 112041231).

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Marion is in Florida

The red circle marks Lake Marion.

Fast facts

About Lake Marion

  • County: Polk
  • City or town on the shore: Haines City
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 26 mi from Lakeland and 33 mi from Orlando, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Florida: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Florida

Official FWC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 2 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Camping. 27 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Whorled hydrilla, Common water-hyacinth and Water lettuce recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Lake Marion shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Bannon Fish Camp (Boat launch)1Lake Marion Public Boat Ramp (Boat launch)21 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Bannon Fish Camp
    Boat launch · Haines City
  2. 2Lake Marion Public Boat Ramp
    Boat launch · Haines City

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 112041231), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Lake Marion

We found 27 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Marion. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Florida

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (28.0792, -81.5319). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Marion. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Lake Marion

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    2 public access sites listed, 2 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Bannon Fish CampHaines CityPrivate BusinessStand Alone Ramp · Concrete ramp · dock—FeeBoating
    Portable Toilet
    28.0811, -81.5411
    Lake Marion Public Boat RampHaines CityPolk CountyStand Alone Ramp · Concrete ramp · dock3 trailerNo feeBoating28.0563, -81.5332

    FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Lake Marion

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Lake Marion

    How big is Lake Marion?

    Lake Marion covers about 3,021 acres in Haines City, Florida (Polk County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Lake Marion?

    Yes. 2 public trailer launches are listed: Bannon Fish Camp and Lake Marion Public Boat Ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lake Marion?

    Yes. We list 27 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Lake Marion?

    Lake Marion touches Haines City in Polk County, Florida.

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