Ocala National Forest - Farles Prairie Recreation Area Primitive Boat Ramp
Stand-alone ramp on Farles Lake in Altoona, Marion County
- Fee
- $5
- Lanes
- 1 launch lane (1 single ramp)
- Hours
- Not listed by FWC
- Trailer parking
- 4 spaces
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets (accessible)
Check fees, hours and status with United States Forest Service before you go.
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How this is rated
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For your boat
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All FWC facts
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Ramp type | Stand-alone ramp |
| Access | Government Owned for General Public Use |
| Fee | $5 |
| Launch lanes | 1 launch lane (1 single ramp) |
| Hours | Not listed by FWC |
| Trailer parking | 4 spaces |
| Car-only parking | Not listed by FWC |
| Restrooms | Flush toilets (accessible) |
| Accessibility | Not listed by FWC |
| Ramp surface | Sand · Good to Excellent |
| Parking surface | Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil · Good |
| Docks | Not listed by FWC |
| Other amenities | Grill, Picnic |
| Water | Freshwater · Lake or Pond |
| Water body | Farles Lake |
| Managed by | United States Forest Service with Ocala National Forest |
| Address | NATIONAL FOREST ROAD 595-2, Altoona, FL 32702 |
| County | Marion County |
| Coordinates | 29.10430, -81.67278 |
| FWC ramp ID | MR00736FR |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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