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Boat Ramp

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (No Gas Motors)

ALACHUA County, Florida

At a glance

Ramp type
Stand Alone Ramp
Access
Government Owned For General Public Use
Surface
Concrete
Dock
No Dock
Launch lanes
1
Fee required
Yes
Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Managed by
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Coordinates
29.52936, -82.29847

Before you go

This page is built from official government data. Always confirm current closures, permits, and local regulations before you leave the dock. See our full disclaimer.

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (No Gas Motors) is a public boat ramp in ALACHUA County, Florida (stand alone ramp, 1 lane), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. A launch fee applies.

About Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (No Gas Motors)

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (No Gas Motors) is a public boat ramp in Alachua County, Florida. It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection. It is listed as a stand alone ramp.

The ramp has 1 launch lane with a concrete surface. There is no dock at this site. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. A launch fee is required — bring a way to pay. Posted hours are 8:00 am until sunset, 365 days a year.

This is a boat ramp facility only — come prepared with your own vessel and gear. As with any public ramp, parking, water levels, and conditions at the water's edge can vary, so it's worth checking locally before you go, especially outside daylight hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a fee to launch at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (No Gas Motors)?

Yes, a launch fee is required.

What are the hours?

Posted hours are 8:00 am until sunset, 365 days a year.

How many launch lanes are there?

There is 1 launch lane.

Who manages Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (No Gas Motors)?

It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.