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Santa Fe Lake Park vs Melrose Boat Ramp (12 HP or smaller)
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Alachua County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Santa Fe Lake Park
MELROSE
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Melrose Boat Ramp (12 HP or smaller)
MELROSE
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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Daytime Use Only
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
2
1
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Santa Fe Lake
Santa Fe Lake
Trailer Parking
14 spaces
2 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Santa Fe Lake Park and Melrose Boat Ramp (12 HP or smaller) 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.