Are there free boat ramps in Marion County, Florida?

Yes — 58 public boat ramps in Marion County are listed as free or no-fee. Public ramps are operated by state, county, or city agencies and are open to anyone with a registered watercraft.

Do I need a permit to launch a boat at a free Marion County ramp?

Most public ramps in Florida are free to use but you may need a current boater safety certificate and a registered watercraft. Some state-park ramps charge a parking fee even when the launch itself is free. Check the individual ramp page for current fee information.

Free Public Boat Launches in Marion County, FL

There are 58 free, public boat launches in Marion County, Florida. All ramps on this page are operated by a public agency (state, county, federal, or municipal) with no launch fee or with public access listed by the maintaining authority.

All free public boat launches in Marion County (58)

Gores Landing Campground and Boat Ramp

Moss Bluff North Public Boat Ramp

Ocala National Forest - Doe Lake Recreation Area - Primitive Boat Ramp

Ocala National Forest - Lake Eaton Campround

N Florida Avenue Boat Ramp

Heagy Burry - Orange Lake Boat Ramp Park

Rainbow River Boat Ramp

Silver Springs State Park River Trail Launch

Ocala National Forest - Echo Lake Primitive Boat Ramp

Rainbow Lakes Estates - Tiger Lake Small Craft Launch

Ocala National Forest - Chain-O-Lakes Canoe Access

Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area Kayak Launch Dock

Nelsons Outdoor Resort - Boat Ramp

Silver Springs State Park - Group Camp Canoe Launch

Ocala National Forest - Mill Dam Recreation Area

Ocala National Forest - Farles Prairie Recreation Area Primitive Boat Ramp

Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area Boat Ramp

Camp Newbern Pay Ramp

Silver Springs State Park - Main Entrance Canoe/Kayak Launch

Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access Site

Ocala National Forest - Lake Jumper Canoe Access

Ocala National Forest - Lake Delancy Primitive Boat Ramp (4x4 Only)

Ocala National Forest - Fore Lake Recreation Area - Canoe Launch

Rainbow Lakes Estates - Little Bonable Lake Canoe Access

Ocala National Forest - Halfmoon Lake

Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area Little Lake Wier Kayak Launch Beach

Horseshoe Lake Park Paddlecraft Beach and Rentals

Lake Bryant Public Boat Ramp

Ocala National Forest - Trout Lake Primitive Boat Launch

Lake Jumper Pay Ramp (Closed to Public Use)

Ocala National Forest - Baptist Lake Canoe Access

Ocala National Forest - Lake Charles Primitive Access

Ocala National Forest - Lake Mary Primitive Boat Launch

Ocala National Forest - Lake Lou Primitive Access

Redwater Lake Undeveloped Access

Hope Boat Ramps

Ray Wayside boat launch

Orange Springs Boat Ramp

Salt Springs Boat Ramp

Rainbow Springs State Park - Campground Canoe Launch (Registered Campers Only)

Mike's Fish Camp

Ocala National Forest - Lake Catherine Primitive Boat Ramp

Ocala National Forest - Lake Delancy Campground Canoe Access

Ocala National Forest - Sellers Lake Primitive Boat Ramp

Rainbow Lakes Estates - Bonable Lake Canoe Launch

Ocala National Forest - Ocala Pond Primitive Boat Ramp

Ocala National Forest - Hopkins Prairie Campground Canoe Access

Lakeshore Fish Camp (water no longer reaches ramp)

Ocala National Forest - Hopkins Prairie Primitive Boat Ramp

Moorehead Park Public Boat Ramp

Rainbow Springs State Park - Headwaters Canoe Launch

Ocala National Forest - Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area - Paddlecarft Launch

Kiwanis Beach at Albright Park Hand Launch

Moss Bluff South Public Boat Ramp

Ocala National Forest - Juniper Springs Recreation Area Canoe/Kayak Launch

Eureka West Recreation Area - Boat Ramp

Hog Valley Public Boat Ramp

Eureka East Recreation Area - Boat Ramp

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