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Orange Creek Restoration Area (Small Game Hunting Area) Primitive Boat Launch Requires Day Use Permit vs Lochloosa Park
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Alachua County, Florida.
These ramps are about 4.6 miles apart.
Orange Creek Restoration Area (Small Game Hunting Area) Primitive Boat Launch Requires Day Use Permit
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Lochloosa Park
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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
Daytime Use Only
24 Hours
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
1
2
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Orange Creek Marsh / Citra Ranch Pond
Lochloosa Lake
Trailer Parking
4 spaces
16 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Orange Creek Restoration Area (Small Game Hunting Area) Primitive Boat Launch Requires Day Use Permit and Lochloosa Park provide public access in Alachua County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.