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Grassy Waters Preserve Gator Lake Paddlecraft Access vs Karen T. Marcus Sandhill Crane Access Park - Small Boat Ramp
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Palm Beach County, Florida.
These ramps are about 1.8 miles apart.
Grassy Waters Preserve Gator Lake Paddlecraft Access
WEST PALM BEACH
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Karen T. Marcus Sandhill Crane Access Park - Small Boat Ramp
PALM BEACH GARDENS
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
Mon-Sat 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Sun 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Daytime Use Only
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
—
1
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Gator Lake
Canal C-18
Trailer Parking
—
8 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both Grassy Waters Preserve Gator Lake Paddlecraft Access and Karen T. Marcus Sandhill Crane Access Park - Small Boat Ramp provide public access in Palm Beach 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.