Kayak and canoe launches on Wekiva River, Florida
5 launch sites on Wekiva River from FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. 4 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches. 1 are trailer ramps.
Fees: 1 list no fee, 4 list a fee, 0 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Katie'S Landing Canoe Launch At Lower Wekiva River State Preserve · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: $3 (drop box) (FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Natural (dirt, sand or mud)
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Natural bank (dirt, sand or mud): wear sandals or water shoes with grippy soles that stay on in mud. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Wekiva Island Boat Launch (25 Hp Max - Call Ahead) · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: $20 (attendant) (FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Wekiva Island Canoe/Kayak Rentals & Launch · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Accessible features
- Listed
- Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Wekiwa Springs State Park Canoe Launch · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: $6 (attendant) (FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 209 m (690 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -45 ft (about 7% average grade)
- Very long carry (over about 200 m): plan on a cart, or make two trips with gear first. (REI Expert Advice)
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Wilson'S Landing Park - Canoe Landing · Hand launch / carry-in
No fee listed by FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
Florida paddling rules
Registration, permits, life jackets and AIS stickers
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