Boat Ramp
Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Van Horn Landing Kayak Launch
FRANKLIN County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Dock
- No Docks
- Fee required
- No
- Managed by
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Coordinates
- 29.89609, -85.01222
Before you go
This page is built from official government data. Always confirm current closures, permits, and local regulations before you leave the dock. See our full disclaimer.
Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Van Horn Landing Kayak Launch is a public boat ramp in FRANKLIN County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.
About Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Van Horn Landing Kayak Launch
Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Van Horn Landing Kayak Launch is a public boat ramp in Franklin County, Florida. It is managed by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. It is listed as a hand launch only.
It is a hand-launch only site — there is no trailer ramp, so it suits car-top boats, kayaks, and canoes rather than trailered vessels. There is no dock at this site. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. No launch fee is required. Confirm current hours locally before arriving.
This is a boat ramp facility only — come prepared with your own vessel and gear. As with any public ramp, parking, water levels, and conditions at the water's edge can vary, so it's worth checking locally before you go, especially outside daylight hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee to launch at Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Van Horn Landing Kayak Launch?
No launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
Confirm current hours locally.
Who manages Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Van Horn Landing Kayak Launch?
It is managed by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.