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Swift Creek Pond

Raiford, Florida — Union County.

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584Surface acres
2Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 113627423).

Location & fast facts

Where Swift Creek Pond is in Florida

The red circle marks Swift Creek Pond.

Fast facts

About Swift Creek Pond

  • County: Union
  • Nearest city: Raiford (about 4.2 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 33 mi from Gainesville and 41 mi from Jacksonville, 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. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Camping. 4 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • 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

Swift Creek Pond shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Swift Creek Pond Small Boat Access - County Road 238 at NW 167th Terrace (Boat launch)1Swift Creek Pond Canoe Access - County Road 238 at NE 197th Loop (Cartop / walk-in)2½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchCartop / walk-in
  1. 1Swift Creek Pond Small Boat Access - County Road 238 at NW 167th Terrace
    Boat launch · Raiford
  2. 2Swift Creek Pond Canoe Access - County Road 238 at NE 197th Loop
    Cartop / walk-in · Raiford

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 113627423), 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 Swift Creek Pond

We found 4 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Swift Creek Pond. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

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: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · 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 (30.1241, -82.2977). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Swift Creek Pond. 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 Swift Creek Pond

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, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Swift Creek Pond Small Boat Access - County Road 238 at NW 167th TerraceRaifordUnion CountyStand Alone Ramp · Natural Lake Bank, Sand, Mud ramp · dock4 trailerNo feeBoating30.1181, -82.2936
    Swift Creek Pond Canoe Access - County Road 238 at NE 197th LoopRaifordUnion CountyHand Launch Only · dock—No feeBoating30.1215, -82.2908

    FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory

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

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Swift Creek Pond

    How big is Swift Creek Pond?

    Swift Creek Pond covers about 584 acres in Raiford, Florida (Union County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Swift Creek Pond?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Swift Creek Pond Small Boat Access - County Road 238 at NW 167th Terrace. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Swift Creek Pond?

    Yes. We list 4 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Swift Creek Pond?

    Swift Creek Pond touches Raiford in Union County, Florida.

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