Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - Kayak Launch

Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Santa Fe River in High Springs, Gilchrist County

Fee
$6
Lanes
Not listed by FWC
Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Trailer parking
Not listed by FWC
Restrooms
Not listed by FWC
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
Fee$6
Fee collectionAttendant
Launch lanesNot listed by FWC
Hours8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Trailer parkingNot listed by FWC
Car-only parkingNot listed by FWC
RestroomsNot listed by FWC
AccessibilityNot listed by FWC
Ramp surfaceNot listed by FWC
Parking surfaceNot listed by FWC
DocksNot listed by FWC
WaterFreshwater · River or Stream
Water bodySanta Fe River
Managed byFlorida Department of Environmental Protection
Address7450 N.E. 60th St., High Springs, FL 32643
CountyGilchrist County
Coordinates29.82945, -82.68290
FWC ramp IDGI00001AA

On the water

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

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.