As far as security purposes, I dont think there is a difference out there as opposed to other ramps. I wouldn't leave anything valuable in the vehicle anyway. I've seen broken glass on the ground at the ramps on the alley and in south bay at lake O. I still fish them too. FWC seems to be out in the general area of holey land then most spots i fish in the glades. People target practice, hunt and go on swamp buggies through out the area. The ramp parking lot itself is used by others who nature walk, bird watch, motorcycles etc. So there is other activity besides just boaters. Although in the scorching summer less people are out there lol. The check station is for hunters..