| Ramp | Water Body | County | Launch Fee | Parking Fee | How Charged | Rates Dated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Center at the Plantation on Crystal River | Crystal River - Kings Bay | Citrus County | FWC lists $20 daily (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Chassahowitzka River Boat RampOwner's page checked | Chassahowitzka River | Citrus County | FWC lists $7 with a trailer (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant or Drop Box | - |
| Chassahowitzka River Canoe Launch | Chassahowitzka River | Citrus County | FWC lists $5 without trailer (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant or Drop Box | - |
| Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Barge Canal Boat Ramp | Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Barge Canal | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Bay Trail - 4.5 mile Canal Side Kayak Launch | Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Barge Canal | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Bay Trail - 4.5 mile Marsh Side Kayak Launch | Gulf of America - Crystal Bay | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Crystal River City Boat Ramp at 3rd AvenueOwner's page checked | Crystal River - Kings Bay | Citrus County | FWC lists $7.50 (rate note: per boat, plus park) (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter - Credit Card or Mobile Phone Only | - |
| Crystal River City Boat Ramp at Pete's Pier MarinaOwner's page checked | Crystal River - Kings Bay | Citrus County | FWC lists $10 (rate note: per boat, plus park) (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Crystal River Kayak Company (Kayak Launch Dock) | Crystal River - Kings Bay | Citrus County | FWC lists $15 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Crystal River Preserve State Park - Mullet Hole Kayak Launch | Crystal River | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Crystal River Preserve State Park - Visitor Center Kayak Launch | Crystal River | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Crystal River Watersports | Crystal River | Citrus County | FWC lists $15 Pay Inside (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Dessie Smith Prescott Memorial Inglis Dam Recreation Area - Lake Rousseau Boat Ramp | Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Lake Rousseau | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Dessie Smith Prescott Memorial Inglis Dam Recreation Area - Withlacochee River/Barge Canal Boat Ramp | Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Barge Canal | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Dive Shop At The Port Hotel & Marina (Call ahead to be sure ramp and parking are available) | Crystal River - Kings Bay | Citrus County | FWC lists $10 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Duval Island Public Boat Ramp | Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes - Floral City Pool | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Fort Island Gulf Beach Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Crystal River | Citrus County | FWC lists $10 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Online Permit System | - |
| Fort Island Trail Park Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Crystal River | Citrus County | FWC lists $10 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Online Permit System | - |
| Gobbler Drive Roadside Park Primitive Ramp (Canoe Access) | Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Goldendale Public Boat Ramp | Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Lake Rousseau | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Hernando Public Boat Ramp (Citrus County) | Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Homosassa Duncan J. MacRae Public Boat Ramp | Homosassa River | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Hunter Springs Park Kayak LaunchOwner's page checked | Crystal River - Kings Bay | Citrus County | FWC lists $5 (rate note: per boat, plus park) (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Kings Bay Park Kayak LaunchOwner's page checked | Crystal River - Kings Bay | Citrus County | FWC lists $5 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter | - |
| Lake Henderson Public Boat Ramp on State Road 44 | Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes - Lake Henderson | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Little Lake Spivey - Eden Park Public Boat Ramp | Little Spivey Lake - Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Mason Creek Public Boat Ramp | Mason Creek / Homosassa River | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| North Apopka Avenue Public Boat Ramp (No Parking) | Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes - Lake Henderson | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Ozello Community Park | St. Martins Marsh | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Ozello Park - John Brown Drive Airboat and Johnboat Sand Ramp | St. Martins Marsh - Salt River | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Ozello Trail Salt River Bridge Canoe Access | St. Martins Marsh - Salt River | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Riverhaven Marina | Homosassa River | Citrus County | FWC lists $20 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant or Drop Box | - |
| Spruce Public Boat Ramp | Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| The Starting Gate Restaurant - Kayak Launch (Call Ahead) | Homosassa River | Citrus County | FWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Trails End Public Boat Ramp | Leslie Heifner Canal | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Turner Camp Road Public Boat Ramp | Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Withlapopka Isles Public Boat Ramp | Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes | Citrus County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
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.
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.
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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