Ozello Park - John Brown Drive Airboat and Johnboat Sand Ramp anchors saltwater access on St. Martins Marsh - Salt River in Citrus County. It's a reliable jumping-off point whether you're wetting a line, running the flats, or simply logging a lazy afternoon on St. Martins Marsh - Salt River. With 4 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, launching is free here.
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At a glance
- County
- Citrus
- City
- Crystal River
- Waterbody
- St. Martins Marsh - Salt River
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 4
- Ramp surface
- Sand, Dirt, Mud
- Dock
- No Dock
- Parking surface
- Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Trailer parking
- 14
- Restroom
- No Toilet
- Fee required
- No
- Managed by
- Citrus County
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24 Hours
Address: 2045 S. John Brown Drive, Crystal River, FL, 34429 · Coordinates: 28.831418, -82.656116
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Where it is
Live NEXRAD radar from Iowa State Mesonet — past ~65 minutes animated. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Ramp location from the FWC boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation.
On-water restrictions nearby
- manatee protection Citrus (within 19 m)
Restriction zones: For general awareness only — not for navigation or legal determination. Florida Administrative Code and posted on-water signs prevail. Other local, state, or federal restricted zones may exist that are not shown here. Source: FWC manatee protection & boating-safety GIS layers. Zone data as of .
What to know before you launch
- Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
- Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
- There are no restrooms on-site, so plan accordingly before you head out.
- Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.
Tides at the nearest station
The closest NOAA tide station is Cedar Key, about 31 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Boater discussion
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