28.9894352, -81.9626855

Hope Boat Ramp at Sam Phillips Park

Fee required Reported open Public access Updated Jul 27, 2026
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Hope Boat Ramp at Sam Phillips Park is a public launch on Lake Weir in Marion County, Florida . We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is The Villages, about 3.8 miles away. The site lies within the Lake Weir watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . See the freshness details in the sidebar.

Boat ramps on Lake Weir

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

Nearby boat ramps in Marion County

We currently track 44 public boat ramps in Marion County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

No, a launch fee applies here - check the official page for current pricing, since fees can change.

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.

Hope Boat Ramp at Sam Phillips Park provides access to Lake Weir, 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. The page content itself was last updated on July 27, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Marion County, Florida
Nearby places
The Villages (3.8 mi)
Lady Lake (5.5 mi)
Belleview (7.5 mi)
Coordinates
28.9894352, -81.9626855 Gaia
Waterbody
Lake Weir
Access type
Public
Ramp surface
Concrete

Amenities

Night lighting Picnic

Current weather

72°F Clear

Wind WNW 6 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Oct 12, 2026 at 4:05 AM

Official ramp page Open in Gaia GPS Report incorrect info

Data freshness

How current this listing is, and how it's been maintained.

Last checked against source
July 11, 2026
Page content updated
July 27, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
July 27, 2026