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Headline 1: Due to high water levels, beginning Tuesday, September 10, R.D. Keene, Lake Down, Fern Creek and Randolph Street boat ramps (four Orange County-maintained public boat ramps on the Butler Chain of Lakes) will be CLOSED until water levels are reduced to 9 inches above the Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE). Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net.

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Enjoy smooth sailing through Lake Conway, accessible through Fern Creek Boat Ramp.
Ferncreek Boat Ramp
Ferncreek Boat Ramp
Boat Ramp Canoe/Kayak
Hours of Operation:
Sunrise to sunset
Phone Number: (407) 254-6770
Address:
Corner of South Ferncreek Ave and Waterwitch Drive
Orlando, FL 32806
Acreage: 1
Location:
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R.D. Keene and Lake Down (Butler Chain of Lakes) and Fern Creek and Randolph Street (Lake Conway Chain of Lakes) Boat Ramps are CLOSED Due to High Water Levels

  • Due to high water levels, Orange County, Florida Government has issued a precautionary lake advisory. As of Wednesday, September 11, R.D. Keene and Lake Down (Butler Chain of Lakes), and Fern Creek and Randolph Street Boat Ramps (Lake Conway Chain of Lakes) are CLOSED until water levels are reduced to 9 inches above the Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE). For more information, visit OrangeCountyParks.net or email parks@ocfl.net.

    Following Hurricane Ian in 2022, Orange County Parks and Recreation established procedures regarding the opening and closure of County Boat Ramps. According to such procedures:

    Boating is likely to be safe in terms of submerged structures; varies by waterbody (e.g., levels are below the NHWE or 9 inches above the NHWE on the Butler Chain of Lakes, have returned to pre-storm levels, or levels are less than the NHWE and trending downward on two consecutive readings with no significant additional storm anticipated in the near future, if levels are near the NHWE).

    On 9/17/24, Lake Butler was 1.26 feet (15.12 inches) above Normal High Water levels. We continue to monitor each ramp and will open when levels lower below 99.23 feet (9 inches above NHWE of 98.48 feet). On 9/18/24, Lake Conway was approximately 0.6 inches above Normal High Water levels. We continue to monitor each ramp and will open when levels lower below 85.85 feet (NHWE). At this time, we do not have a projected opening date; please use one of the other seven open Orange County boat ramps.

    If you wish to see the latest water levels:

Boat Ramp Information

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