Hope Boat Ramp at Sam Phillips Park (Annual Park Pass Required) and Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area Boat Ramp
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Hope Boat Ramp at Sam Phillips Park (Annual Park Pass Required) vs Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area Boat Ramp

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

These ramps are about 1.9 miles apart.

Hope Boat Ramp at Sam Phillips Park (Annual Park Pass Required)

WEIRSDALE

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Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area Boat Ramp

OCKLAWAHA

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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
Unknown
Unknown
Fees
Yes
Yes
Launch Lanes
4
6
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Lake Weir
Lake Weir
Trailer Parking
11 spaces
80 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
—
Yes

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Hope Boat Ramp at Sam Phillips Park (Annual Park Pass Required) and Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area Boat Ramp provide public access in Marion 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.