St. Johns River at Highway 50 offers two public boat ramp access points on either side of the SR 50 bridge crossing—one on the south side and one on the north side—providing convenient entry to the Upper Basin's unique braided channel and open marsh paddling.

This location marks the transition into the Seminole Ranch Conservation Area and serves as a popular put-in for airboat tours and paddling trips through the scenic Puzzle Lake region with its distinctive cattle ranches and open vistas.

The area is known for excellent wildlife viewing opportunities including eagles, alligators, and seasonal wildflowers, though paddlers should display a brightly colored flag at least 6 feet above their vessel for visibility to airboat traffic.