Eureka West Public Boat Ramp

Eureka West Recreation Area offers a reliable single-lane boat ramp with fixed dock access to the Oklawaha River and Rodman Reservoir in northeast Marion County. Located approximately 4 miles east of Fort McCoy off County Route 316, this facility serves as an ideal launch point for kayakers and canoeists, with the ramp positioned at the divide between the natural river section upstream (south) and the impounded Rodman Reservoir (north). The site is generally more dependable than nearby alternatives like Orange Springs or Kenwood, where invasive aquatic vegetation can create navigation challenges.

The recreation area includes parking, a picnic pavilion, and an accessible fishing pier for those without boats. The boat ramp operates 24 hours, while the park grounds are open sunrise to sunset. Several campgrounds are located within 10 miles of the site, including Lake Delancy West, Lake Eaton, and Lake Shore Group Camp—all offering reservations through Recreation.gov for those planning overnight trips. Note that trail closures may occur seasonally in the surrounding area; check current conditions before visiting.

Overview
***Delancy Loops trailhead on State Road 19 will be closed for visitor safety during a logging operation starting December 5, 2025 – mid-April 2026.******Delancy Loops trail will be closed east of NFR 21 December 5th – January 5th.***Lake Delancy West is an OHV recreation area along Lake Delancy that houses OHV corrals, access to numerous marked OHV trails along the Ocala North OHV...

Overview
***Delancy Loops trailhead on State Road 19 will be closed for visitor safety during a logging operation starting December 5, 2025 – mid-April 2026.******Delancy Loops trail will be closed east of NFR 21 December 5th – January 5th.***Lake Delancy West is an OHV recreation area along Lake Delancy that houses OHV corrals, access to numerous marked OHV trails along the Ocala North OHV Trail System and camping along the lake. The recreation area also serves as a trailhead and designated campground along the hiking-only Florida Trail.  Sites 14 - 120 are dispersed camping anywhere in the middle island. Tent and small trailer camping is available within the pine forest along the western shore of Lake Delancy. All sites are within close proximity to the OHV corral, the Ocala North OHV Trail System and the Florida Trail. Heads up: Bears do frequent this area. You are required to store your food in a bear-proof container or in your vehicle. 14 day stay limit in a 30 day period in ALL Ocala National Forest CampgroundsFor reservations or refund request please call (877) 444-6777
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (352) 625-2520 for general information.

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