Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - Kayak Launch
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - Kayak Launch is a boat ramp on Santa Fe River located near Spring Ridge, Gilchrist County, Florida. The nearest Census-designated town or city is Spring Ridge, about 2.5 miles away (straight line to the place's center). The closest other listed launch is Rum Island Park, 0.4 miles away, and 6 listed launches are within 10 miles. Facility details below come from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Ramp details
| Coordinates | 29.829454, -82.682900 |
|---|---|
| County | Gilchrist County |
| Waterbody | Santa Fe River |
| Launch type | Hand Launch Only |
| Fee | Yes ($6.00) |
| Hours / season | 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year |
| Managed by | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
| More info | www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ruth-b-kirby-gilc |
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Nearby boat ramps
- Rum Island Park0.4 mi
- Ginnie Springs Outdoors, LLC - Canoe/ Kayak Access Point1.1 mi
- Poe Spring Park1.7 mi
- River Rise Boat Ramp on Highway 273.3 mi
- Santa Fe River Park Boat Ramp4.2 mi
- High Springs Boat Ramp4.5 mi
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) public boat access data (site GI00001AA). All sources. Report a correction.