Waldo Canal Park
Stand-alone ramp on Lake Alto in Waldo, Alachua County
- Fee
- Free (no launch fee listed)
- Lanes
- 1 launch lane (1 single ramp)
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Trailer parking
- 5 spaces
- Restrooms
- No restroom
Check fees, hours and status with City of Waldo before you go. Phone: (352) 468-1001.
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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 | Free (no launch fee listed) |
| Launch lanes | 1 launch lane (1 single ramp) |
| Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Trailer parking | 5 spaces |
| Car-only parking | 2 spaces |
| Restrooms | No restroom |
| Accessibility | Not listed by FWC |
| Ramp surface | Concrete · Good to Excellent |
| Parking surface | Not Paved - Grass/Loose Soil/Sand · Good |
| Docks | Not listed by FWC |
| Water | Freshwater · Lake or Pond |
| Water body | Lake Alto |
| Managed by | City of Waldo |
| Phone | (352) 468-1001 |
| Address | 400 Canal Street/149th Lane, Waldo, FL 32694 |
| County | Alachua County |
| Coordinates | 29.78906, -82.16115 |
| FWC ramp ID | AL10009UJ |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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