28.8308666, -81.9921182

Lake Deaton Park Public Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Lake Deaton Park Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on Lake Deaton in Sumter County, Florida .

The nearest community is Wildwood, about 3.8 miles away. The closest larger city is The Villages, approximately 7.4 miles away. The site lies within the Lake Okahumpka 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 30, 2026.

Boat ramps on Lake Deaton

Lake Deaton Park Public Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Lake Deaton . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Sumter County

We currently track 19 public boat ramps in Sumter 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.

Lake Deaton Park Public Boat Ramp provides access to Lake Deaton.

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
Sumter County, Florida
Nearby places
Wildwood (3.8 mi)
Coleman (5.2 mi)
Fruitland Park (5.6 mi)
Coordinates
28.8308666, -81.9921182 Gaia
Waterbody
Lake Deaton
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete
Contact
+1 352-461-0134

Amenities

Grill Night lighting Picnic

Current weather

84°F Clear

Wind S 8 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 3:17 PM

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