Parks and Recreation:  Boat Ramps and Slip Rentals

Private Boat Ramps

• Doctors Lake Marina (two ramps) - U.S. 17 at the Doctors Lake Bridge.
• Whiteys Fish Camp & Boat Ramp located on Swimming Pen Creek off CR 220 and offers access to Doctors Lake.
• Whitney's Sail Center located on Doctors Lake off US 17 at the Doctors Lake Bridge, south of Orange Park.

Public Boat Ramps

• Governor’s Creek Boat Ramp (2 lanes)- located east of US Highway 17 in Green Cove Springs on the north bank of Governor’s Creek. The fishing pier and covered picnic area are in constant use by the public.

• Knight’s Boat Ramp and Marina Facility is located on Black Creek at Highway 17 north of Green Cove Springs. The facility consists of 3 boat ramp lanes, a new restroom, paved parking, a 250' fishing pier and a 40-slip boat docking facility that is available for leasing to the public. There is a pavilion with a picnic area that provides a scenic view of Black Creek and the St. Johns River. The sale of fuel, both regular and diesel, is also available.

• Lake Brooklyn Boat Ramp is located in Keystone Heights on Kings Street off SR 100. The ramp and surrounding area is located beneath a picturesque live oak canopy. Specific parking areas are not delineated and the only paved surface is the ramp itself. This ramp is closed due to water levels being so low.
• Lake Geneva Boat Ramp is located in Keystone Heights off SR 100 at CR 214. The parking area and ramp are paved and in excellent condition.
  This ramp is closed due to water levels being so low.
• Lake Shore Boat Ramp (2 lanes) is located at the northerly end of Lake Shore Drive and serves Doctors Lake. The boat ramp and parking area are paved and in good condition. There is a pier adjacent to the boat ramp for loading and unloading as well as fishing. Construction of new restroom was recently completed.
• Lowry Lake Boat Ramp is located at the Camp Blanding military reservation. This site is generally open to the public except at such times as military maneuvers are taking place, then for safety and security reasons, access to Camp Blanding would be prohibited. Times and dates of planned maneuvers may be ascertained by calling (904) 291-9912. Beginning August 1, 2006 this facility will be opened to the public on Sunday's and Monday's from 7:00 AM until 1:30 PM ONLY.  The ramp is located of of Treat Road in Keystone Heights. (From HWY 100 in Keystone heights go North 1.9 miles on HWY 21 to paved road entrance to Camp Blanding WMA on left.  Turn left (Northwest) on Treat Road for 3.1 miles to dirt road on right.  Go .4 miles to ramp.)
• Magnolia Lake Boat Ramp is located at the Camp Blanding military reservation. This site is generally open to the public except at such times as military maneuvers are taking place, then for safety and security reasons, access to Camp Blanding would be prohibited. Times and dates of planned maneuvers may be ascertained by calling (904) 291-9912. Beginning August 1, 2006 this facility will be opened to the public on Sunday's and Monday's from 7:00 AM until 1:30 PM ONLY.  The ramp is located of of Treat Road in Keystone Heights. (From HWY 100 in Keystone heights go North 1.9 miles on HWY 21 to paved road entrance to Camp Blanding WMA on left.  Turn left (Northwest) on Treat Road and go 1.5 miles to dirt road on right.  Go .1 miles to ramp.)
• Middleburg (Main Street) Boat Ramp is located off SR 21 (Blanding Blvd.) at the end of Main Street in the Middleburg area. Approximately 30 paved parking spaces have been provided along with a restroom, picnic areas, two fishing piers, and boardwalks through the wetlands and a modular play structure. Additional parking is provided south of the boat ramp.
• Old Ferry Boat Ramp serves Black Creek and the concrete ramp is in good condition, and the parking area is paved and marked. The boat ramp is located at the end of Old Ferry Road off CR 209 in the Doctors Inlet/ Ridgewood area. Parking is limited.
• Shands Boat Ramp is located southeast of Green Cove Springs off State Road 16. Parking is scattered randomly throughout all available grassed areas. The water is very shallow and only the smallest boats encounter no problems.
• Williams Park Boat Ramp is located east of CR 209. The boat ramp is approximately one-half mile from Williams Park. The site is isolated and difficult to access after heavy rains and parking is randomly spaced with no delineated areas.

Boat Slip Rentals

Marina Berthing Agreement

Boat slip rental is available at the Knight Marina Facility located on the St. Johns River at Black Creek in Clay County. For further information contact the Clay County Parks & Recreation Department Between the hours of 7:30 am until 4:00 pm (904) 269 or 284-6378 Fax: (904) 284-9780 Email:  Karrie.Huntley@co.clay.fl.us