City of Tavares Seaplane Base FA1
Seaplane ramp on Lake Dora
- Fee
- Not listed by FWC
- Lanes
- 4 launch lanes 2 double ramps
- Hours
- Not listed by FWC
- Trailer parking
- Not listed by FWC
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets accessible
Check fees, hours and status with City of Tavares before you go.
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How this is rated
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All FWC facts
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Ramp type | Seaplane ramp |
| Access | Government Owned for General Public Use |
| Fee | Not listed by FWC |
| Launch lanes | 4 launch lanes (2 double ramps) |
| Hours | Not listed by FWC |
| Trailer parking | Not listed by FWC |
| Car-only parking | Not listed by FWC |
| Restrooms | Flush toilets (accessible) |
| Accessibility | Not listed by FWC |
| Ramp surface | Not listed by FWC |
| Parking surface | Not listed by FWC |
| Docks | Not listed by FWC |
| Water | Freshwater · Lake or Pond |
| Water body | Lake Dora |
| Managed by | City of Tavares |
| Address | 100 East Ruby Street, Tavares, FL 32778 |
| County | Lake County |
| Coordinates | 28.80063, -81.72781 |
| FWC ramp ID | LK00050AA |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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