Ray Wayside Park (Ocala Boat Basin)
Stand-alone ramp on Silver/Ocklawaha Rivers in Silver Springs, Marion County
- Fee
- $5
- Lanes
- 2 launch lanes (2 single ramps)
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Trailer parking
- 53 spaces, 3 accessible
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets (accessible)
Check fees, hours and status with Marion County 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 |
| Fee collection | Drop Box |
| Launch lanes | 2 launch lanes (2 single ramps) |
| Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Trailer parking | 53 spaces, 3 accessible |
| Car-only parking | 19 spaces, 1 accessible |
| Restrooms | Flush toilets (accessible) |
| Accessibility | Moderate Level of Accessibility |
| Ramp surface | Concrete · Good to Excellent |
| Parking surface | Paved - Asphalt or Concrete · Good |
| Docks | Staging Dock |
| Other amenities | Grill, Lighting, Picnic |
| Water | Freshwater · River or Stream |
| Water body | Silver/Ocklawaha Rivers |
| Managed by | Marion County |
| Address | 9564 NE 28 Lane (State Road 40), Silver Springs, FL 34488 |
| County | Marion County |
| Coordinates | 29.21442, -81.99224 |
| FWC ramp ID | MR00334QN |
On the water
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Nearest open ramps
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Posted hoursNo trailer parkingRestroom
Ocala, Marion County
$6Posted hoursRestroom
Silver Springs, Marion County
$8Posted hoursRestroom
Silver Springs, Marion County
Free1 laneDaylight hours4 trailer spaces
Silver Springs, Marion County