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Kayak And Hand Launch Sites In Marion County

From the state ramp inventory. Checked October 2026.

Quick Answer20 sites of this type are listed in Marion County. FWC marks 5 as fee-required. Not confirmed by phone. See every ramp in Marion County.

Fees At A Glance

RampWater BodyCountyLaunch FeeParking FeeHow ChargedRates Dated
Blue Run of Dunnellon ParkRainbow RiverMarion CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area Kayak Launch DockLake WierMarion CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area Little Lake Wier Kayak Launch BeachLittle Lake WierMarion CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Gores Landing Campground and Boat RampOcklawaha RiverMarion CountyNo fee published, call firstNo fee published, call firstNot published-
Horseshoe Lake Park Paddlecraft Beach and RentalsHorseshore LakeMarion CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Kiwanis Beach at Albright Park Hand LaunchLake WeirMarion CountyFWC flags a fee but lists $0 (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Ocala National Forest - Baptist Lake Canoe AccessBaptist LakeMarion CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Ocala National Forest - Bear Hole Canoe and Kayak Access SiteHalfmoon LakeMarion CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Ocala National Forest - Fore Lake Recreation Area - Canoe LaunchFore LakeMarion CountyNo fee published, call firstNo fee published, call firstNot published-
Ocala National Forest - Juniper Run Canoe/Kayak Take Out PointJuniper Springs RunMarion CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Ocala National Forest - Juniper Springs Recreation Area Canoe/Kayak LaunchJuniper Springs RunMarion CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Ocala National Forest - Lake Jumper Canoe AccessLake JumperMarion CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Ocala National Forest - Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area - Paddlecarft LaunchSilver Glenn Run - Lake GeorgeMarion CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Rainbow Lakes Estates - Bonable Lake Canoe LaunchLittle Bonable LakeMarion CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Rainbow Lakes Estates - Little Bonable Lake Canoe AccessLittle Bonable LakeMarion CountyNo fee published, call firstNo fee published, call firstNot published-
Rainbow Springs State Park - Campground Canoe Launch (Registered Campers Only)Owner's page checkedRainbow RiverMarion CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Rainbow Springs State Park - Headwaters Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedRainbow RiverMarion CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Silver Springs State Park - Campground Entrance Canoe/Kayak Landing (Long Portage)Owner's page checkedSilver RiverMarion CountyFWC lists $6 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Silver Springs State Park - Group Camp Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedSilver RiverMarion CountyNo fee published, call firstNo fee published, call firstNot published-
Silver Springs State Park - Main Entrance Canoe/Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedSilver RiverMarion CountyFWC lists $8 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-

Questions

How many hand launch sites are in Marion County?

The FWC inventory lists 20 sites: Gores Landing Campground and Boat Ramp; Rainbow Springs State Park - Campground Canoe Launch (Registered Campers Only); Ocala National Forest - Baptist Lake Canoe Access; Ocala National Forest - Lake Jumper Canoe Access; Ocala National Forest - Fore Lake Recreation Area - Canoe Launch; Ocala National Forest - Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area - Paddlecarft Launch and 14 more.

Do hand launch sites in Marion County charge a fee?

The FWC inventory marks 5 of 20 as fee-required and 4 as unknown. Entries are undated and not confirmed by phone, so call first. We have read an owner fee page for 5 of them.