Hontoon Island State Park - Mainland Kayak Access

Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on St. Johns River in DeLand, Volusia County

Fee
Free (no launch fee listed)
Lanes
Not listed by FWC
Hours
8 AM until one hour before sunset, 365 days a year
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Restrooms
No restroom
Navigate (driving directions)

Driving directions only; not for navigation on the water.

Check fees, hours and status with Florida Department of Environmental Protection before you go.

For your boat

Set up My setup to see how this ramp matches your boat and tow rig, from FWC data.

All FWC facts

All FWC facts
StatusOpen
Ramp typeHand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard)
AccessGovernment Owned for General Public Use
FeeFree (no launch fee listed)
Launch lanesNot listed by FWC
Hours8 AM until one hour before sunset, 365 days a year
Trailer parking5 spaces
Car-only parking48 spaces, 2 accessible
RestroomsNo restroom
AccessibilityNo Accommodations for Accessibility
Ramp surfaceUndeveloped Shoreline · Fair
Parking surfaceNot Paved - Grass/Loose Soil/Sand · Good
DocksNo dock
WaterFreshwater · River or Stream
Water bodySt. Johns River
Managed byFlorida Department of Environmental Protection
Address2309 River Ridge Road, DeLand, FL 32720
CountyVolusia County
Coordinates28.97596, -81.35684
FWC ramp IDVO00021AA

On the water

Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.

Manatee protection zone nearby: Slow Speed (All Year). About 10 m from the ramp. FWC state zone, Rule 68C-22 FAC.

General reference only: FAC Chapter 68C-22 and posted signs prevail; local and federal (USFWS) zones may differ and are not included.

These data are not to be used for navigation. Check posted signs and the managing agency.

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Nearest open ramps

Straight-line distance (as the crow flies), not driving or boating distance.