28.5800086, -82.0954946

Roy ""Bug"" Story Park Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access Updated Jul 30, 2026
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Roy ""Bug"" Story Park Boat Ramp is a public launch on Big Gant Lake in Sumter County, Florida .

The nearest community is Webster, about 3.2 miles away. The closest larger city is The Villages, approximately 25.8 miles away. The site lies within the Lower Little Withlacoochee 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 Big Gant Lake

Roy ""Bug"" Story Park Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Big Gant Lake . 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.

Roy ""Bug"" Story Park Boat Ramp provides access to Big Gant Lake.

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 30, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Sumter County, Florida
Nearby places
Webster (3.2 mi)
Bushnell (6.0 mi)
Ridge Manor (6.8 mi)
Coordinates
28.5800086, -82.0954946 Gaia
Waterbody
Big Gant Lake
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete
Contact
+1 352-689-4400

Amenities

Grill Picnic

Current weather

°F Clear

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026 at 4:37 AM

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Data freshness

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

Last checked against source
July 11, 2026
Page content updated
July 30, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
July 30, 2026