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Public Boat Ramps In Citrus County, FL

Checked in October 2026. Sources only; phone confirmation in progress.

Quick Answer37 ramps listed in Citrus County, FL. 0 confirmed free, 0 confirmed by phone, 2 with a reported closure. Sources only so far: the FWC inventory lists a fee at 14 of 37 ramps shown here, all unverified. For 7 of them the owner's own page gives a fee (not yet verified by phone). Example, Crystal River City Boat Ramp at Pete's Pier Marina: The City of Crystal River lists a $5.00 per vessel launch fee at Pete's Pier.

Fees At A Glance

RampWater BodyCountyLaunch FeeParking FeeHow ChargedRates Dated
Adventure Center at the Plantation on Crystal RiverCrystal River - Kings BayCitrus CountyFWC lists $20 daily (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Chassahowitzka River Boat RampOwner's page checkedChassahowitzka RiverCitrus CountyFWC lists $7 with a trailer (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant or Drop Box-
Chassahowitzka River Canoe LaunchChassahowitzka RiverCitrus CountyFWC lists $5 without trailer (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant or Drop Box-
Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Barge Canal Boat RampWithlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Barge CanalCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Bay Trail - 4.5 mile Canal Side Kayak LaunchWithlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Barge CanalCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Bay Trail - 4.5 mile Marsh Side Kayak LaunchGulf of America - Crystal BayCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Crystal River City Boat Ramp at 3rd AvenueOwner's page checkedCrystal River - Kings BayCitrus CountyFWC lists $7.50 (rate note: per boat, plus park) (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter - Credit Card or Mobile Phone Only-
Crystal River City Boat Ramp at Pete's Pier MarinaOwner's page checkedCrystal River - Kings BayCitrus CountyFWC lists $10 (rate note: per boat, plus park) (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Crystal River Kayak Company (Kayak Launch Dock)Crystal River - Kings BayCitrus CountyFWC lists $15 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Crystal River Preserve State Park - Mullet Hole Kayak LaunchCrystal RiverCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Crystal River Preserve State Park - Visitor Center Kayak LaunchCrystal RiverCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Crystal River WatersportsCrystal RiverCitrus CountyFWC lists $15 Pay Inside (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Dessie Smith Prescott Memorial Inglis Dam Recreation Area - Lake Rousseau Boat RampWithlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Lake RousseauCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Dessie Smith Prescott Memorial Inglis Dam Recreation Area - Withlacochee River/Barge Canal Boat RampWithlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Barge CanalCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Dive Shop At The Port Hotel & Marina (Call ahead to be sure ramp and parking are available)Crystal River - Kings BayCitrus CountyFWC lists $10 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Duval Island Public Boat RampTsala Apopka Chain of Lakes - Floral City PoolCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Fort Island Gulf Beach Public Boat RampOwner's page checkedCrystal RiverCitrus CountyFWC lists $10 (unverified)No fee published, call firstOnline Permit System-
Fort Island Trail Park Public Boat RampOwner's page checkedCrystal RiverCitrus CountyFWC lists $10 (unverified)No fee published, call firstOnline Permit System-
Gobbler Drive Roadside Park Primitive Ramp (Canoe Access)Tsala Apopka Chain of LakesCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Goldendale Public Boat RampWithlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Lake RousseauCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Hernando Public Boat Ramp (Citrus County)Tsala Apopka Chain of LakesCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Homosassa Duncan J. MacRae Public Boat RampHomosassa RiverCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Hunter Springs Park Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedCrystal River - Kings BayCitrus CountyFWC lists $5 (rate note: per boat, plus park) (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Kings Bay Park Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedCrystal River - Kings BayCitrus CountyFWC lists $5 (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter-
Lake Henderson Public Boat Ramp on State Road 44Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes - Lake HendersonCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Little Lake Spivey - Eden Park Public Boat RampLittle Spivey Lake - Tsala Apopka Chain of LakesCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Mason Creek Public Boat RampMason Creek / Homosassa RiverCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
North Apopka Avenue Public Boat Ramp (No Parking)Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes - Lake HendersonCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Ozello Community ParkSt. Martins MarshCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Ozello Park - John Brown Drive Airboat and Johnboat Sand RampSt. Martins Marsh - Salt RiverCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Ozello Trail Salt River Bridge Canoe AccessSt. Martins Marsh - Salt RiverCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Riverhaven MarinaHomosassa RiverCitrus CountyFWC lists $20 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant or Drop Box-
Spruce Public Boat RampWithlacoochee River (West Central Florida)Citrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
The Starting Gate Restaurant - Kayak Launch (Call Ahead)Homosassa RiverCitrus CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Trails End Public Boat RampLeslie Heifner CanalCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Turner Camp Road Public Boat RampWithlacoochee River (West Central Florida)Citrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Withlapopka Isles Public Boat RampTsala Apopka Chain of LakesCitrus CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-

Closures And Seasonal Dates

No closures reported for Citrus County yet, and we have not confirmed seasonal dates by phone. Seen a closure? Report A Change.

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Questions

Are boat ramps in Citrus County, FL free?

We have not confirmed any ramp here as free. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ramp inventory lists a fee at 14 of the 37 Citrus County ramps we show, but it does not date those entries and we have not verified them by phone. Parking or permit charges may also apply, so call the owner before you go.

Which Citrus County ramps have a fee confirmed on the owner's own page?

Crystal River City Boat Ramp at Pete's Pier Marina: The City of Crystal River lists a $5.00 per vessel launch fee at Pete's Pier.; Fort Island Trail Park Public Boat Ramp: Citrus County charges a $10.00 daily launch fee at this ramp.; Chassahowitzka River Boat Ramp: Citrus County's boat ramp page does not list Chassahowitzka among its four fee ramps and says the rest are free.; Fort Island Gulf Beach Public Boat Ramp: Citrus County charges a $10.00 daily launch fee at this ramp.; Crystal River City Boat Ramp at 3rd Avenue: The City of Crystal River lists a $5.00 per vessel launch fee at the NW 3rd Avenue ramp, plus $7.50 trailer parking.; Kings Bay Park Kayak Launch: The City of Crystal River lists a $5.00 per vessel paddle-craft launch fee at Kings Bay Park, plus $5.00 daily parking.; and 1 more. None of these are confirmed by phone yet.

Is there an annual boat launch pass in Citrus County?

4 Citrus County ramp pages mention an annual pass. For example, for Crystal River City Boat Ramp at Pete's Pier Marina: Parking at Pete's Pier is paid directly to the lot attendant and is not covered by the city annual pass. Source: City of Crystal River, Schedule A Fees (city PDF, no effective date shown). Check each ramp page, and call to confirm.

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