Boat Ramp
Crystal River Preserve State Park - Visitor Center Kayak Launch
CITRUS County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Surface
- Floating Dock
- Dock
- Launch Dock
- Fee required
- No
- Hours
- 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
- Managed by
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- Coordinates
- 28.90868, -82.63723
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.
Crystal River Preserve State Park - Visitor Center Kayak Launch is a public boat ramp in CITRUS County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.
About Crystal River Preserve State Park - Visitor Center Kayak Launch
Crystal River Preserve State Park - Visitor Center Kayak Launch is a public boat ramp in Citrus County, Florida. It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection. 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. A launch dock is available to help with boarding and loading. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. No launch fee is required. Posted hours are posted hours until sunset, 365 days a year.
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 Crystal River Preserve State Park - Visitor Center Kayak Launch?
No launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
Posted hours are posted hours until sunset, 365 days a year.
Is there a dock?
Yes, a launch dock is available to help with boarding and loading.
Who manages Crystal River Preserve State Park - Visitor Center Kayak Launch?
It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.