Eureka East Public Boat Ramp

Eureka East is a state-owned boat ramp on the Ocklawaha River in northeast Marion County, Florida, managed by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners. The ramp provides access to the scenic Ocklawaha River and the Oklawaha River Aquatic Preserve, making it an excellent starting point for kayakers, canoeists, and other paddlers. The facility includes parking and is located approximately 4 miles east of Fort McCoy near County Route 316. The boat ramp is open 24 hours for launching and retrieval.

From Eureka East, paddlers can explore diverse river sections depending on their skill level and distance preferences. Upstream (south) toward Silver Springs State Park offers a scenic, slower-moving paddle through the river's upper reaches, while downstream access provides exploration of the Ocklawaha's lower sections. The river in this area is popular for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, wildlife viewing, and nature photography. Several campgrounds within 10 miles—including Lake Delancy West, Lake Eaton, and Lake Shore Group Camp—offer convenient overnight options for paddlers planning multi-day trips.

Overview
***Delancy Loops trailhead on State Road 19 will be closed for visitor safety during a logging operation starting December 5, 2025 – mid-April 2026.******Delancy Loops trail will be closed east of NFR 21 December 5th – January 5th.***Lake Delancy West is an OHV recreation area along Lake Delancy that houses OHV corrals, access to numerous marked OHV trails along the Ocala North OHV...

Overview
***Delancy Loops trailhead on State Road 19 will be closed for visitor safety during a logging operation starting December 5, 2025 – mid-April 2026.******Delancy Loops trail will be closed east of NFR 21 December 5th – January 5th.***Lake Delancy West is an OHV recreation area along Lake Delancy that houses OHV corrals, access to numerous marked OHV trails along the Ocala North OHV Trail System and camping along the lake. The recreation area also serves as a trailhead and designated campground along the hiking-only Florida Trail.  Sites 14 - 120 are dispersed camping anywhere in the middle island. Tent and small trailer camping is available within the pine forest along the western shore of Lake Delancy. All sites are within close proximity to the OHV corral, the Ocala North OHV Trail System and the Florida Trail. Heads up: Bears do frequent this area. You are required to store your food in a bear-proof container or in your vehicle. 14 day stay limit in a 30 day period in ALL Ocala National Forest CampgroundsFor reservations or refund request please call (877) 444-6777
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (352) 625-2520 for general information.

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