Hunter Springs Park Kayak Launch

Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Crystal River - Kings Bay in Crystal River, Citrus County

Fee
$5 per boat, plus park
Lanes
Not listed by FWC
Hours
Daylight hours
Trailer parking
Not listed by FWC
Restrooms
Flush toilets (accessible)
Navigate (driving directions)

Driving directions only; not for navigation on the water.

Check fees, hours and status with City of Crystal River 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
Fee$5 per boat, plus park
Fee collectionAttendant
Launch lanesNot listed by FWC
HoursDaylight hours
Trailer parkingNot listed by FWC
Car-only parking32 spaces, 4 accessible
RestroomsFlush toilets (accessible)
AccessibilityNo Accommodations for Accessibility
Ramp surfaceCarpet · Good
Parking surfacePaved - Asphalt or Concrete · Good
DocksNo dock
Other amenitiesGrill, Picnic
WaterSalt or brackish water · River or Stream
Water bodyCrystal River - Kings Bay
Managed byCity of Crystal River
Address104 NE 1st Avenue, Crystal River, FL 34429
CountyCitrus County
Coordinates28.89491, -82.59192
FWC ramp IDCI58374OQ

On the water

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

Nearest NOAA tide station: Kings Bay (station 8727343, 0.5 mi straight-line; reference station). Tide predictions are published by NOAA CO-OPS.

Manatee protection zone nearby: Idle 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.