Boat ramp · Fort McCoy · Marion County

Ocala National Forest - Salt Springs Recreation Area Unimproved Boat Ramp

St. Johns River - Salt Springs Run · River · Freshwater

Fee$6
Lanes1 lane
Trailer parking4 trailer spaces
WaterFreshwater
ConditionGood to Excellent
How to payPay the attendant on site.

Small lot: only 4 trailer spaces. On weekends and holidays, arrive early or keep a second ramp in mind.

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Ocala National Forest - Salt Springs Recreation Area Unimproved Boat Ramp

Aerial view of Ocala National Forest - Salt Springs Recreation Area Unimproved Boat Ramp
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Ocala National Forest - Salt Springs Recreation Area Unimproved Boat Ramp is a boat ramp in Fort McCoy, Marion County on St. Johns River - Salt Springs Run, a river with freshwater. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by United States Forest Service. Partner: Ocala National Forest.

Launching

The ramp has 1 lane with a sand surface. The FWC rates its condition as good to excellent. There is no dock.

Fees, parking and hours

The launch fee is $6. Pay the attendant on site. Parking: 4 trailer spaces and 6 car spaces, not paved - grass/loose soil/sand. Hours: Dawn to Dusk. Small lot: only 4 trailer spaces. On weekends and holidays, arrive early or keep a second ramp in mind.

Facilities

Restrooms: Flush Toilet. Accessibility: Moderate Level of Accessibility. Amenities: grill, picnic.

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Fishing

Fish attractor

Lake Kerr

2.9 mi

GPS
29.35484, -81.77943

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.

Nearby

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.

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