Ray Wayside Park Boat Ramp
Fee required
Reported open
Open 24 hours
Public access
Updated Jul 27, 2026
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Ray Wayside Park Boat Ramp is a public launch on Silver River in Marion County, Florida .
The nearest community is Silver Springs, about 3.9 miles away. The closest larger city is Ocala, approximately 9.1 miles away. The site lies within the Silver River watershed, as defined by the EPA.
Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . See the freshness details in the sidebar.
Boat ramps on Silver River
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.
- Lake Charles Primitive Access - Ocala National Forest Lake Charles 5.1 mi away
- Redwater Lake Undeveloped Access Redwater Lake (Silver Springs) 6.2 mi away
- Ocala National Forest Campround Ramp and Pier Lake Eaton 8.1 mi away
- Lake Jumper Pay Ramp (Closed to Public Use) Lake Jumper 8.1 mi away
- Lake Lou Unimproved Access - Ocala National Forest Lake Lou 8.7 mi away
- Mill Dam Recreation Area Mill Dam Lake 9.9 mi away
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.
Ray Wayside Park Boat Ramp provides access to
Silver River.
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.