Are there free boat ramps in Citrus County, Florida?

Yes — 36 public boat ramps in Citrus County are listed as free or no-fee. Public ramps are operated by state, county, or city agencies and are open to anyone with a registered watercraft.

Do I need a permit to launch a boat at a free Citrus County ramp?

Most public ramps in Florida are free to use but you may need a current boater safety certificate and a registered watercraft. Some state-park ramps charge a parking fee even when the launch itself is free. Check the individual ramp page for current fee information.

Free Public Boat Launches in Citrus County, FL

There are 36 free, public boat launches in Citrus County, Florida. All ramps on this page are operated by a public agency (state, county, federal, or municipal) with no launch fee or with public access listed by the maintaining authority.

All free public boat launches in Citrus County (36)

Adventure Center at the Plantation on Crystal River

Dive Shop At The Port Hotel & Marina (Call ahead to be sure ramp and parking are available)

The Starting Gate Restaurant - Kayak Launch (Call Ahead)

Lake Rousseau Boat Ramp (W Riverwood Dr)

Goldendale Boat Ramp

Crystal River City Boat Ramp at Pete's Pier Marina

Lake Henderson Public Boat Ramp on State Road 44

Kings Bay Park Kayak Launch

Ozello Trail Salt River Bridge Canoe Access

Crystal River Preserve State Park - Visitor Center Kayak Launch

Withlacoochee Boat Ramp at lower side of dam

Mason Creek Public Boat Ramp

Floral City - S Duval Island Dr Boat Ramp

Fishcreek Boat Ramp

Ozello Park Boat Ramp

Crystal River Preserve State Park - Mullet Hole Kayak Launch

Ozello Park (John Brown Primative Boat Ramp)

Inverness, Florida Boat Launch

Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Bay Trail - 4.5 mile Marsh Side Kayak Launch

Crystal River Watersports

Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Bay Trail - 4.5 mile Canal Side Kayak Launch

Fort Island Trail Boat Ramp (W Fort Island Trail)

Turner Camp Boat Ramp

Gobbler Drive Public Boat Ramp

Spruce Public Boat Ramp

Crystal River Kayak Company (Kayak Launch Dock)

Hernando Public Boat Ramp (Citrus County)

Gobbler Drive Roadside Park Primitive Ramp (Canoe Access)

Trails End Public Boat Ramp

Duval Island Public Boat Ramp

Fort Island Trail Boat Ramp

Henderson Lake Public Boat Ramp

Chassahowitzka River Boat Launch

N Suncoast Blvd Boat Ramp

Homosassa Public Boat Ramp

Eden Park Boat Ramp

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