Status update on the Apopka-Beauclair Lock

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Lock structure

Apopka-Beauclair Lock on the Apopka-Beauclair Canal is one of three locks recreational boaters may encounter while visiting the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin.

Lock structure
Apopka-Beauclair Lock on the Apopka-Beauclair Canal is one of three locks recreational boaters may encounter while visiting the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin.

Apopka-Beauclair Lock is open

PALATKA, Fla., Feb. 1, 2023 — The St. Johns River Water Management District has recently received several inquiries about the operational status of the Apopka-Beauclair Lock. As of Feb. 1, 2023, the lock is open and is fully operational.

Boaters may see ongoing repairs, but the lock is open and available for use. If the status changes, the District will provide a status update immediately.

Visitors are encouraged to check the District’s website to see if there are any restrictions in place. For the most up-to-date information on the status of our structures, visit our website at www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/announcements.

To learn more about the navigational locks in the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin, visit www.sjrwmd.com/waterways/upper-ocklawaha-river/locks-dams.

Ocklawaha River Basin map