Boat Ramps NearbyMacRae
MacRae, a public boat ramp, is located in Homosassa. If it's full, Hunter Springs Park Boat Ramp in Crystal River is 7.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Homosassa, FL |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Tips for MacRae
- At MacRae, have the boat fully rigged before it's your turn on the ramp.
- Set the parking brake before anyone steps out, even if the ramp at MacRae looks flat.
- When you come back to MacRae, winch the boat on instead of power loading, which keeps the end of the ramp intact.
- Clean, Drain, Dry at MacRae: clear off plants, drain bilge and livewell, and let everything dry before the next launch.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Launched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
About MacRae
Where is MacRae?
MacRae is in Homosassa, Florida. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks MacRae itself.
Is there a fee at MacRae?
Fees for MacRae are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Can paddlers use MacRae?
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at MacRae.
Where else can you launch near MacRae?
Hunter Springs Park Boat Ramp in Crystal River (7.8 miles), Little Springs Park Boat Ramp in Crystal River (8 miles) and Fort Island Trail Park Boat Ramp in Crystal River (8.2 miles).
Other launches near Homosassa
- Hunter Springs Park Boat Ramp Crystal River, 7.8 mi
- Little Springs Park Boat Ramp Crystal River, 8 mi
- Fort Island Trail Park Boat Ramp Crystal River, 8.2 mi
- Boat Ramp in Inglis (Southeast) Inglis, 16 mi