Ray Wayside Park Boat Ramp
Ray Wayside Park Boat Ramp
Ray Wayside Park (Ocala Boat Basin) offers boat ramps and hand launch access to the Silver River in eastern Marion County, along with bank fishing opportunities.
The facility features picnic pavilions, picnic tables, restrooms, a playground, and volleyball court, with a $7 per vehicle entry fee and sunrise-to-sunset hours.
Located just off State Road 40 and managed by Marion County since 1976, it provides a well-developed access point for both boaters and anglers.
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