Mike Roess Goldhead Brach State Park Canoe Beach (Long Portage) and Camp Blanding FMA - Magnolia Lake Boat Ramp (Saturday & Sunday Mornings Only)
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Mike Roess Goldhead Brach State Park Canoe Beach (Long Portage) vs Camp Blanding FMA - Magnolia Lake Boat Ramp (Saturday & Sunday Mornings Only)

Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Clay County, Florida.

These ramps are about 4.3 miles apart.

Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Sat & Sun Only, 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Fees
Yes
No
Launch Lanes
1
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Little Lake Johnson
Magnolia Lake
Trailer Parking
4 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Mike Roess Goldhead Brach State Park Canoe Beach (Long Portage) and Camp Blanding FMA - Magnolia Lake Boat Ramp (Saturday & Sunday Mornings Only) provide public access in Clay 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.