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Lake Weir

Lady Lake, Florida — Marion County.

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5,624Surface acres
3Public access sites
1.3 miShoreline trails

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 112626502).

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Weir is in Florida

The red circle marks Lake Weir.

Fast facts

About Lake Weir

  • County: Marion
  • Nearest city: Lady Lake (about 1.9 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 17 mi from Ocala and 47 mi from Orlando, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Florida: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Florida

Official FWC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 2 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Swimming. 2 public beach or swim spots on the map (details)
  • Walking. 1.3 mi of trail near the shore (trails)
  • Camping. 10 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Whorled hydrilla, Common water-hyacinth and Water lettuce recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • No lifeguard listed. None of our sources lists a staffed lifeguard. Swim at your own risk and watch children closely.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Lake Weir shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area Boat Ramp (Boat launch)1Hope Boat Ramp at Sam Phillips Park (Annual Park Pass Required) (Boat launch)2Kiwanis Beach at Albright Park Hand Launch (Cartop / walk-in)3Eatons Beach (Beach)4Hampton Beach (Beach)51 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchCartop / walk-inBeachShoreline trail
  1. 1Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area Boat Ramp
    Boat launch · Lady Lake
  2. 2Hope Boat Ramp at Sam Phillips Park (Annual Park Pass Required)
    Boat launch · Lady Lake
  3. 3Kiwanis Beach at Albright Park Hand Launch
    Cartop / walk-in · Lady Lake
  4. 4Eatons Beach
    Beach
  5. 5Hampton Beach
    Beach

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 112626502), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Dashed trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Shoreline trails

1.3 miTrail within 100 m of shore
About 10%Of the shoreline
NoLoops the whole lake
West shoreWhere

OpenStreetMap shows about 1.3 mi of public hiking and walking trail within about 100 m (330 ft) of the Lake Weir shoreline, mostly along the west shore.

Trails along the shore

Trailheads & parking

The dashed brown line on the lake map shows these trails. We include paths, footways and marked trails that OpenStreetMap doesn't mark as private, and leave out roads, sidewalks and snowmobile corridors. Mapped trails can still cross private land or close for the season, and not every trail is mapped, so follow posted signs.

Trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Map data as of Oct 9, 2026. Trail lengths count only the parts within about 100 m of the USGS NHD lake outline.

Campgrounds near Lake Weir

We found 10 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Weir. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

4 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Florida

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (29.0140, -81.9391). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Weir. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Lake Weir

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    3 public access sites listed, 2 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area Boat RampLady LakeMarion CountyStand Alone Ramp · Concrete ramp · dock80 trailerFeeBoating
    Flush Toilet
    29.0168, -81.9640
    Hope Boat Ramp at Sam Phillips Park (Annual Park Pass Required)Lady LakeMarion CountyStand Alone Ramp · Concrete ramp · dock11 trailerFeeBoating
    Flush Toilet
    28.9895, -81.9627
    Kiwanis Beach at Albright Park Hand LaunchLady LakeMarion CountyHand Launch Only · dock—FeeBoating
    Flush Toilet
    28.9981, -81.9220

    FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Public beaches

    On OpenStreetMap: 2 beaches and swimming spots on the shore of Lake Weir not marked private, residents-only or members-only.

    BeachTypeAccessDirections
    Eatons BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions
    Hampton BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions

    Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Lake Weir

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Lake Weir

    How big is Lake Weir?

    Lake Weir covers about 5,624 acres in Lady Lake, Florida (Marion County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Lake Weir?

    Yes. 2 public trailer launches are listed: Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area Boat Ramp and Hope Boat Ramp at Sam Phillips Park (Annual Park Pass Required). Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Can you swim in Lake Weir?

    OpenStreetMap shows 2 public beach or swimming spots on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lake Weir?

    Yes. We list 10 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Lake Weir?

    Lake Weir touches Lady Lake in Marion County, Florida.

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