Tucked on Gulf of America, Cedar Key Marina - Basin Side Boat Ramp is a saltwater launch that gives Levy County boaters direct access to some of the region's most fishable water. It's the kind of ramp locals keep in their rotation — close to home, reliably usable, and a quick run to open water. With 3 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.
At a glance
- County
- Levy
- City
- Cedar KEY
- Waterbody
- Gulf of America
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 3
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Floating Launch and Staging Dock
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 45
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Fee required
- Yes
- Managed by
- City of Cedar Key
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24 Hours
Address: A Street South of 1st Street, Cedar KEY, FL, 32625 · Coordinates: 29.136042, -83.029915
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.
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.
- 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 0 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):