Kayak and canoe launches on Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida), Florida
23 launch sites on Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) from FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. 5 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches. 18 are trailer ramps.
Fees: 10 list no fee, 7 list a fee, 6 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- B'S Marina & Campground · Boat ramp (trailer)
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
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- 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)
- 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.
- Bird Creek Park - Highway 40 Gulfside Kayak Beach · 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
- Launch surface
- Natural (dirt, sand or mud)
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 27 m (90 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -3 ft (about 3% average grade)
- Natural bank (dirt, sand or mud): wear sandals or water shoes with grippy soles that stay on in mud. (REI Expert Advice)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
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.
- Carlson'S Landing (Downstream Of Wysong Dam) · Boat ramp (trailer)
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
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- 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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Carlson'S Landing (Upstream Of The Wysong Dam) · Boat ramp (trailer)
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.
- Dunnellon Centennial Park And Boat Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer)
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
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve West Tract Small Boat Launch (Aka. Lanier Bridge) · Boat ramp (trailer)
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
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- 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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Highway 40 Public Boat Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer)
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
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- 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)
- 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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Highway 40 Riverside Kayak Beach · 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
- Launch surface
- Natural (dirt, sand or mud)
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 167 m (550 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -4 ft (about 1% average grade)
- Long carry: a kayak cart or stern wheels saves your back on a long, fairly flat walk. (REI Expert Advice)
- Natural bank (dirt, sand or mud): wear sandals or water shoes with grippy soles that stay on in mud. (REI Expert Advice)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
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.
- Lake Townsen Regional Park Primitive Boat Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: $5 (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
- Gravel
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Nobleton Park · Boat ramp (trailer)
Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- 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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Old Istachatta Road · Boat ramp (trailer)
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.
- Rutland Park · Boat ramp (trailer)
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
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Accessible features
- Listed
- 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)
- 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)
- 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.
- Spruce Public Boat Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer)
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
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- 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)
- 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.
- Turner Camp Road Public Boat Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer)
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
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- 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)
- 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.
- Withlacoochee River Park Canoe Launch (Pasco County) · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: $2 (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
- Wood
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- 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. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Withlacoochee State Forest - Crooked River Campground Canoe Launch (Campers Only) · Hand launch / carry-in
Fee not verified, check with the site owner 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.
- Withlacoochee State Forest - Cypress Glenn Campground - Canoe Launch · Hand launch / carry-in
Fee not verified, check with the site owner 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.
- Withlacoochee State Forest - Hog Island Primitive Boat Launch · Boat ramp (trailer)
Fee not verified, check with the site owner 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.
- Withlacoochee State Forest - Iron Bridge Primitive Boat Launch · Boat ramp (trailer)
Fee not verified, check with the site owner 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.
- Withlacoochee State Forest - Lacoochee Small Boat Launch (Not Recommended) · Boat ramp (trailer)
Fee not verified, check with the site owner 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.
- Wynnhaven Riverside Rv Park · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: $5 (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
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- 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)
- 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.
- Yankeetown Marina Company · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: $5 (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
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- 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)
- 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.
- Yankeetown Yacht Basin Park · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: $5 (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
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- 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)
- 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)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
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Data shown as published by the agency or mapped source; launch details and fees change, so check the official source before you go.