29.6367500, -82.1997400

Owen-Illinois Park at Windsor Boat Ramp

Free to launch Temporarily closed Public access
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Owen-Illinois Park at Windsor Boat Ramp is a public launch on Newnans Lake in Alachua County, Florida . We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Hawthorne, about 7.4 miles away. The closest larger city is Gainesville, approximately 7.6 miles away. The site lies within the Newnans Lake watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 28, 2026.

Boat ramps on Newnans Lake

We currently track 2 public boat ramps on Newnans Lake , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Alachua County

We currently track 18 public boat ramps in Alachua County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this is a free launch site.

We don't yet have a confirmed parking count for this location from the managing agency.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Owen-Illinois Park at Windsor Boat Ramp provides access to Newnans Lake, one of 2 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Florida FWC records - see the official page for the managing agency's own information.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Alachua County, Florida
Nearby places
Hawthorne (7.4 mi)
Gainesville (7.6 mi)
Micanopy (10.3 mi)
Coordinates
29.6367500, -82.1997400 Gaia
Waterbody
Newnans Lake
Access type
Public
Hours
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Ramp surface
Concrete

Amenities

Grill Picnic

Current weather

82°F Mostly Clear

Wind SSW 9 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:38 PM

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