Ocala National Forest - Salt Springs Recreation Area Unimproved Boat Ramp
Stand-alone ramp on St. Johns River - Salt Springs Run in Fort McCoy, Marion County
- Fee
- $6
- Lanes
- 1 launch lane (1 single ramp)
- Hours
- Daylight hours (FWC: “Dawn to Dusk”)
- 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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All FWC facts
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Ramp type | Stand-alone ramp |
| Access | Government Owned for General Public Use |
| Fee | $6 |
| Fee collection | Attendant |
| Launch lanes | 1 launch lane (1 single ramp) |
| Hours | Daylight hours (FWC: “Dawn to Dusk”) |
| Trailer parking | 4 spaces |
| Car-only parking | 6 spaces |
| Restrooms | Flush toilets (accessible) |
| Accessibility | Moderate Level of Accessibility |
| Ramp surface | Sand · Good to Excellent |
| Parking surface | Not Paved - Grass/Loose Soil/Sand · Good |
| Docks | No dock |
| Other amenities | Grill, Picnic |
| Water | Freshwater · River or Stream |
| Water body | St. Johns River - Salt Springs Run |
| Managed by | United States Forest Service with Ocala National Forest |
| Address | Florida Highway 19 at NE 139th Place, Fort McCoy, FL 32134 |
| County | Marion County |
| Coordinates | 29.35183, -81.73076 |
| FWC ramp ID | MR00630KU |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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