Rodman Recreation Area - Campground Boat Ramp

The Rodman Recreation Area boat ramp provides direct access to Rodman Reservoir and the barge canal system. This two-lane paved ramp is located within the Lake Delancy West Campground (a reservable federal facility) and accommodates both large and small vessels. The site includes paved parking, potable water, picnic pavilions, and restroom facilities, making it a well-developed launch point for boaters and anglers.

Paddlers should be aware that water conditions vary seasonally—the reservoir typically drops seven feet below normal water level from mid-November through early March, during which time temporary launches are available at Kenwood Landing and Orange Springs for access to the barge canal and river channel. The current can be quite fast near the campground ramp, so kayakers and canoeists may prefer launching from the dam area instead, which offers calmer conditions for paddling. The lower Oklawaha River below Rodman Dam extends approximately 8 miles downstream to its confluence with the St. Johns River.

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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