Ocala National Forest - Mill Dam Recreation Area
Stand-alone ramp on Mill Dam Lake in Silver Springs, Marion County
- Fee
- Fee required; amount not listed. Check with the agency.
- Lanes
- 1 launch lane (1 single ramp)
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Trailer parking
- 11 spaces, 1 accessible
- Restrooms
- Composting toilets (accessible)
Check fees, hours and status with United States Forest Service before you go.
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 | Fee required; amount not listed. Check with the agency. |
| Fee collection | Drop Box |
| Launch lanes | 1 launch lane (1 single ramp) |
| Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Trailer parking | 11 spaces, 1 accessible |
| Car-only parking | Not listed by FWC |
| Restrooms | Composting toilets (accessible) |
| Accessibility | Low Level of Accessibility |
| Ramp surface | Concrete · Good to Excellent |
| Parking surface | Paved - Asphalt or Concrete · Good |
| Docks | No dock |
| Water | Freshwater · Lake or Pond |
| Water body | Mill Dam Lake |
| Managed by | United States Forest Service with Ocala National Forest |
| Address | NE 196 TER, Silver Springs, FL 34488 |
| County | Marion County |
| Coordinates | 29.17837, -81.83401 |
| FWC ramp ID | MR00459IW |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
These data are not to be used for navigation. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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How this is rated
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