Apopka-Beauclair Lock reopens

The St. Johns River Water Management District has recently received several inquiries about the operational status of the Apopka-Beauclair Lock. As of February 1st, 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.  

 About the St. Johns River Water Management District

St. Johns River Water Management District staff are committed to ensuring the sustainable use and protection of water resources for the benefit of the people of the District and the State of Florida. The St. Johns River Water Management District is one of five districts in Florida managing groundwater and surface water supplies in the state. The District encompasses all or part of 18 northeast and east-central Florida counties. District headquarters are in Palatka, and staff also are available to serve the public at service centers in Apopka, Jacksonville, and Palm Bay.

For more information about the District, please visit www.sjrwmd.com.