Directions to Launch Sites
On this page you will find directions from Ocala to a number of launch sites used by the Aquaholics. All launch sites are listed alphabetically. Some are known by more than one name. In those cases, the directions will say "see (other name)". If you notice a particular launch site is not included, send an e-mail with the launch site's name and directions from Ocala to the webmaster at webmaster@mcaquaholics.com. I will add it as soon as I can.
We have recently begun to add latitude & longitude coordinates for those of you with GPS units. Please remember that these numbers are not a substitute for maps or written directions, but rather a way of supplementing those traditional methods.
Also, we do not claim that these numbers are 100% accurate. They should put you in the vicinity of a given launch point, but it may be the parking lot, the entrance to a park, the middle of the river, or a quarter mile upstream (or more!!!). It all depends on the individual marking it as well as the accuracy and location of the GPS unit used to mark it.
You will notice beside the Lat/Lon a timeframe within parentheses. These are approximate times from Ocala to Launch Site, based on Google Map - which doesn't factor in time stopped at traffic lights, stop signs, etc. So please plan on it taking slightly longer.
Check out the Map It!! at launch sites - Click on it and you will go to Goggle Maps to the location.
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N 29 04' 42", W 81 34' 40" (1 1/4 hours)
Take SR 40 east from Ocala about 35 miles to Astor Park. From the junction of
SR 40 and CR 445A in Astor Park, drive southwest on CR 445A for
0.5 mile, then turn south on CR 445 for 5.9 miles. Turn north onto the road at the
entrance to Alexander Springs Recreation Area.
N 29 28' 32", W 81 44' 20" (1 1/4 hours)
Take SR 40 east about 4 miles to CR 315. Turn left (north) on CR 315 for about
11miles to CR 316. Turn right (east) on CR 316 for about 10 miles to SR 19.
Turn left (north) about 6 miles to the boat ramp on the right (south east) side of the
bridge over the river.
Bennet's Creek Map It!! - Bennet's Creek
N 29 00' 08", W 82 45' 27" (1 1/2 hours)
40 West out of Dunnellon through Inglis, 17 to 18 miles to sandy beach
on left just before boat ramp.
N 28 56' 48", W 81 20' 38" (2 hours)
Take SR 40 east to US 17 at Barberville.
Turn right (south) on US 17.
US 17 to 15A turn right (south) on 15A .
15 A to 17/92 turn right (south) on 17/92.
17/92 to West French Ave turn right (west) on West French Ave
You will go pass entrance to Blue Springs Park.
Road will end at river.
Takes about 1 1/2 hrs from Ocala.
Caladesi Island Map It!! - Caladesi
N 28 03' 23", W 82 48' 27" (2 1/2 hours)
Take I-75 South to Hwy 54
west on Hwy 54 across Suncoast Hwy to Gunn Hwy (Hwy 587)
Left (south) on Gunn Hwy to Tarpon Springs Road (Hwy 582)
Right (west) on Tarpon Springs Road to US 19
Left (south) on US 19 to Curlew Rd (Hwy 586)
Right (west) on Curlew Rd to the launch area on the causeway,
just after the rental place on your left (south)
Canaveral National Seashore (shipyard area) Map It!! - Canaveral NS
N 28 56' 05", W 80 49' 45" (2 1/2 hours)
Take SR 40 East from Ocala approx 65 miles to I-95 South
Follow I-95 South 18.8 miles to Exit 84A
Merge onto SR-44 (east)(Canal St)
Stay on SR-44 (east)(Canal St) 3.9 miles to SR-A1A
Continue east on SR-AIA to 2.2 miles to CR-A1A
Bear right (south) on CR-A1A to Canaveral National Seashore.
After paying admission at gate, continue south to the
launch site (first boat ramp on the right). Parking
for vehicles with trailers is at the ramp, others will have to
park across the road on the beach side.
Crystal River (Hunter Park) Map It!! - Crystal Rv Hunter Park
N 28 53' 42", W 82 35 33" (1 1/4 hours)
Take Hwy 40 west about 20 miles to US41.
Turn left (south) on US 41 and go about 4 miles
through Dunnellon and over the Withlacoochee River Bridge
to the traffic light at Hwy 488. Turn right (west) on Hwy 488. Go about
6 miles to the traffic light at Hwy 495. Turn left (south) on Hwy 495.
Follow Hwy 495 about 7 miles into Crystal River to US 19.
Cross US 19 and continue straight into park.
Crystal River (Fort Island Trail) Map It!! - Crystal Rv - Fort Island
N 28 54' 38", W 82 41' 30" (1 1/2 hours)
Take SR 40 west about 20 miles to US 41.
Turn left (south) on US 41 and go about 4 miles
through Dunnellon and over the Withlacoochee River Bridge
to the traffic light at Hwy 488. Turn right (west) on Hwy 488. Go about
6 miles to the traffic light at Hwy 495. Turn left (south) on Hwy 495.
Follow Hwy 495 about 7 miles into Crystal River to US 19. Turn left
(south) on US 19. Go about 2 miles to Ft Island Trail Road (SR 44). Turn right (west) on Ft Island Trail Road. The Launch site is about 8 miles at the end of the road. Cedar Key
Take I-75 to Hwy326 (Exit 358) Go west on Hwy 326 until it meets Hwy 55/ 19/98 Go north (right) on Hwy 55/19/98 to Hwy 24 Go south (left) on Hwy 24 to Cedar Key CS Lee County Park (St Johns River) Map It!! - CS Lee Park
N 28 42' 52.3", W 81 02' 09.2
From Ocala - SR 40 east for 46 miles. Turn left (south) onto US 17/SR 15 - 33 miles.
Turn left (east) on SR 46/W 25th St/Paola Rd for 33.1 miles. Turn left (north) at
CS Lee Park sign, just before going over bridge. Jolly Gator Fish Camp is also here.
From Snowhill road: Go north over the bridge on Snowhill
Road - 2.5 miles. Turn right (east) onto Old Mims Road -
2.0 miles. Turn left (north) on Jungle Rd. - 0.4miles.
Turn right (east) on SR 46 - 2.8 miles. Turn left (north)
into CS Lee Park (before crossing bridge).
Econ River (Hwy 419) (Econlockhatchee River) Map It!! - Econ Rv, Hwy 419
N 28 39' 19", W 81 10' 06" (2 1/2 hours)
Take Hwy 40 East to right on Hwy 17 South.
Hwy 17 South right on Hwy 15A.
Hwy 15A to right on Hwy 17/92.
Hwy 17/92 to right on Hwy 472 East.
Hwy 472 East to right on I-4 West.
I-4 West to Seminole Expressway (417S)
Seminole Expressway is a toll road, expect a minimum $2 toll.
Go south on the Seminole Expressway/417S to left on Hwy 434/419.
Take Hwy 434/419 to left on Hwy419/East Broadway.
Go approx 2 miles, cross over Econlockhatchee Bridge.
Put-in is on the left side of bridge (Willingham Rd). Parking is
very limited at put-in and car pooling is recommended.
Allow a minimum of 2.5 hours travel time for this trip.
Wheels/carts for boats are very useful here.
Econ River (Snowhill Rd) (Econlockhatchee River)
Map It!! - Econ Rv Snowhill Rd
N 28 40' 39", W 81 06' 52"
From Ocala - SR 40 east for 46 miles.
Turn left (south) onto US 17/SR 15 - 33 miles.
Turn left (east) on SR 46/W 25th St/Paola Rd for 11 miles.
Turn right(south) onto CR 426 (0.8m).
Turn left at fork onto CR 13/Snowhill Road - 3 miles. Ramp is on south
west side of bridge, is dirt and steep.
(Downstream to CS Lee County Park on St Johns)
From CR 419 & Willingham Rd parking lot, turn left (east) onto CR 419 for 2 miles
Turn left (traffic light) (north) onto Snowhill Road for 3.3 miles
Turn right just before the bridge, drive under bridge and around
to unload /load boats. Ramp is dirt & steep.
Gore's Landing Map It!! - Gore's Landing
N 29 17' 23", W 81 55' 36" (35 minutes)
Take SR 40 east about 4 miles to CR 315.
Turn left (north) on CR 315 for about 6 miles to 105th Street.
Turn right (east) on 105th St for about 2 miles until the road ends at a 3 way
intersection.
Turn right at the three way intersection and follow the road to the end.
There should be signs directing you to Gore's Landing from CR 315 near 105th Street.
Hillsborough River (put-in) Map It!! - Hillsborough Rv Sargeant Park
N 28 04' 50", W 82 17' 08" (1 3/4 hours)
John B. Sargeant, Sr. Memorial Park - 3.5 miles north of Fowler Avenue on US 301.
Take I-75 south from Ocala about 85 - 90 miles to exit 265. Go east on Hwy 582 to
US 301. Go north on US 301 to the park which will be on your left.
Hillsborough River (take-out) Map It!! - Hillsborough Rv - Trout park
N 28 05' 16", W 82 20' 57"
Trout Creek Park - .05(1/2) mile east of I-75 (Exit 266, Fletcher Avenue) on Morris
Bridge Road. From I-75, go east on Morris Bridge Road to park.
N 28 47' 04, W 82 36' 59" (1 1/2 hours)
Take Hwy 40 west about 20 miles to US41.
Turn left (south) on US 41 and go about 4 miles
through Dunnellon and over the Withlacoochee River Bridge
to the traffic light at Hwy 488. Turn right (west) on Hwy 488. Go about
6 miles to the traffic light at Hwy 495. Turn left (south) on Hwy 495.
Follow Hwy 495 about 7 miles into Crystal River to US 19.
Turn left on US 19 and go roughly 8 miles into Homosassa Springs to Hall's River
Road. This road will be at a traffic light with a Hardee's on the right and a Walgreen's
on the far left. Turn right and go about 1/2 mile to Fishbowl Drive. Go left on
Fishbowl Drive about 2 miles until it runs into Yulee Drive. Turn right on Yulee Drive.
Follow Yulee Drive until it ends. Launch on the right at Riversport Kayaks. Large parking lot.
N 29 59' 06", W 82 45' 45" (1 1/2 hours)
Take I-75 north past Gainesville to exit 399 (US 441/Alachua).
Follow US 441 North (right hand turn from the interstate off-ramp) into High Springs.
As you come into High Springs look for the signs directing you to US 27/Ft White.
There will be a left hand turn lane where you make the turn.
Stay on US 27 into Ft White.
Turn right (north) onto Hwy 47 until you come to Hwy 238.
Turn left (west) onto 238 until you come to the north entrance.
It is approximately 30 minutes from I-75 to the park entrance according to the park
ranger I talked to. I would estimate it is another 45 minutes from Ocala to the
Exit 399 on I-75 for a total of about an hour and 15 minutes to an hour and a half
drive from Ocala, depending on where you get on the interstate and your driving speeds.Juniper Springs Recreation Area. Map It!! - Juniper Springs
N 29 11' 03", W 81 42' 50" (45 minutes)
Take SR 40 East approximately 27 miles out of Ocala. (As a reference
You will go 11 miles past the traffic signal at SR 40 and CR 314A.)
The entrance will be on the left (north) side of the road - sign on south side of road.
Lake Norris
Lake Norris Map It!! - Lake Norris
N 28 54' 50.9", W 81 32' 40.1"
Sr 40 east to SR 19 (32 miles. Turn south (right) onto SR 19.
Follow SR 19 to CR 42 -14.6 miles. Turn east (left) onto CR 42.
CR 42 for 2.8 miles then turn south (right) onto CR 439.
CR 429 for 6.3 miles to SR 44A/Burlington Ave.
Turn east (left) on to SR 44A follow for 3.7 miles.
Turn north (left) onto Lake Norris Road - 2.5 miles.
Then turn north (left) onto Blackwater Creek Rd - 1/4 mile.
Lake Panasofkee (Outlet River Access)
See directions for Outlet river.
Merritt Island NWR (Haulover Canal) Map It!! - Merritt Island
N 28 43' 50", W 80 45' 40" (2 3/4 hours)
From Ocala travel approximately 60 miles on Hwy 40 and
take I-95 south for 23 Miles to exit 244, FL Hwy 442 / Indian River Blvd.
Turn left and travel 3.7 miles to US Hwy 1.
Turn right (south) on US 1 and travel 10.25 miles.
You will see a large brown sign for the Wildlife Refuge.
Immediately after this sign will be Kennedy Parkway, US 3, on your left.
Take this road approximately 8 miles to last dirt on the right before
the Haulover Canal Draw Bridge. Travel to the end at the put in.
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N 29 15' 51", W 81 52' 10" (40 minutes)
Take SR 40 east about 5 and 1/2 miles (over the bridge) to the traffic light
at CR 314. Turn left (north) on CR 314 about 6 or 7 miles past Fore Lake
and just beyond the intersection of CR 314 and CR 314A.
Stay on CR 314, then turn right on the 1st paved road on the right
(about 1/2 mile) after that intersection.
There should also be a permanent sign saying "youth camp".
The address is 7325 NE 170th Ave.
N 29 59' 56", W 84 29' 06" (4 1/2 hours)
This is a solid 4 1/2 hour drive from Ocala, 195 miles, so plan accordingly
Take US 27 west to Chiefland (~50 miles)
Turn right (north/west) onto US 27/ US 19 / US 98 to Perry (~66 miles)
Turn left (west) onto US 98/SR 30 to US 319 Wakulla (~53 miles)
When reach US 319 , it is a "T" intersection and you will go straight,
you will still be on US 98 and SR 30 and about 1.5 miles later turn right, remaining on US 319 till you reach Sopchoppy (~5.5 miles),
where you will make a left, remaining on US 319 and now CR 377
Continue south for ~4.5 miles, turn left on Ochlockonee River State Park road.
about (~) 1 mile later you are at park entrance.
Best address have is Ochlockonee River State Park, St. Teresa, FL 32358
Ocklawaha Canoe Outpost Map It!! - Ocklawaha Canoe Outpost
N 29 22' 24", W 81 54' 16" (45 minutes)
Take Hwy 40 east about 4 miles to Hwy 315. Turn left (north) on Hwy 315
for about 11miles to Hwy316.
Turn right (east) on 316 Hwy to Ocklawaha Canoe Outpost sign just before
the bridge.
Turn left (north) at the sign to the Canoe Outpost
Outlet River Map It!! - Outlet River
N 28 48' 00", W 82 09' 13" (45 minutes)
From Ocala, take I-75 South about 22 miles to Hwy 44.
Turn west (right) onto Hwy 44 and go about 5 and one half miles to
CR470 (If you cross the bridge over the Withlacoochee, you went too far).
Turn south (left) on to CR470 and go roughly 5 miles to the county
park and boat ramp. It will be on your right.
Peace River (Pioneer Park) Map It!! - Peace Rv (Pioneer Park)
N 27 30' 13", W 81 48' 21" (3 1/4 hours)
From Ocala, take I-75 south towards Tampa about 90 miles to
Exit 257 (Adamo Dr E/ SR60E)Turn left (east) on to SR60 E and
go about 35 miles to the intersection of SR-60 E and US-17S/US-98E
in Bartow, Fl. Turn right (south) at US-17S/US-98E and follow US-17S
for about 29 miles to the intersection of US-17S and
Florida Cracker Trail/SR-64 in Zolfo Springs, FLTurn right (west)
on to Florida Cracker Trail/SR-64 to the entrance of Pioneer Park on your right.
Peace River trip everyone needs to allow a minimum 3 to 3 1/2 hours
travel time from Ocala for this trip.
Peace River (Crews Park) Map It!!! - Peace River (Crews Park)
N 27 33' 03", W 81 47' 40" (3 1/4 hours)
From Ocala, take I-75 south towards Tampa about 90 miles to
Exit 257 (Adamo Dr E/ SR60E) Turn left (east) on to SR60 E and
go about 35 miles to the intersection of SR-60 E and US-17S/US-98E
in Bartow, Fl.Turn right (south) at US-17S/US-98E and follow US-17S
for about 25 miles to the intersection of US-17S and
Hwy 636. Turn east (left) on Hwy 636 about 1 mile to the park entrance
on the left just before the bridge. Allow a minimum 3 to 3 1/2 hours
travel time from Ocala for this trip.
Princess Place Estates
From Ocala, take SR40 east about 50 miles to SR 11.
Turn left (north) on SR11.
Proceed on SR 11 about 20 miles to Bunnell, Fl to US Hwy 1.
Turn left (north) on US Hwy 1.
Proceed about 12 miles on US1 to Old Kings Road (recently paved).
Turn right (east) on Old Kings Road.
On Old Kings Road, go 1.5 miles to Princess Place Road (dirt road).
Turn left on Princess Place Road .
Proceed about 2.5 miles on Princess Place Road to estate house at end of road.
Rainbow River (K.P.Hole) Map It!! - Rainbow Rv - KP Hole
N29 05' 13", W 82 25' 48" (45 minutes)
Take Hwy 40 west about 20 miles to US41.
Turn left (south) on US 41 and go about 3 miles After the Winn-Dixie shopping center on the left, turn left and travel for
2 miles until you reach the railroad tracks. Immediately past the tracks
take a left onto the frontage road and travel half a mile to KP Hole County
Park. The entrance and boat ramp/launch area will be on the right.
Rainbow River (CR 484 bridge-tuber exit) Map It!! - Rainbow Rv - CR 484
N 29 02' 57", W 82 26' 48" (45 minutes)
Turn left (west) on SR 200 (11.8m). Turn right (west) onto CR484 (9.9m). Ramp area for kayakers and tubers is on left just before the bridge.
Rainbow River (Dunnellon Public Boat Ramp) Map It!! - Rainbow Rv - Dunnellon
N 29 02' 47", W 82 27' 52" (45 minutes)
SR 40 west to US 41.
Turn left (south) on US 41 and go about 3 miles through Dunnellon.
The boat ramp will be before the Withlacoochee bridge on your right
(north west corner). Rainbow River is 6/10 mile upstream from here.
N 29 12' 52", W 81 59' 33" (20 minutes)
Take Hwy 40 East approximately 5 miles out of Ocala.
You will go past the traffic signal at the intersection of Hwy 40 and Hwy 326.
You will also also go past the caution signal at Hwy 40 and Hwy 315.
The entrance to the park is on the right (south) side just before the
bridge over the Ocklawaha River.
This park is the access point for parts of the Ocklawaha River, the Silver River,
and Silver Springs.
N 29 30' 30", W 81 48' 13" (1 1/2 hours)
Take Hwy 40 east about 4 miles to CR 315. Turn left (north) on CR 315 for
about 11miles to CR 316.
Turn right (east) on CR 316 for about 10 miles to SR 19.
Turn left (north) about 10 miles to last road on the left before the bridge over the
canal. Turn left, go about 1 1/2 miles.
Boat Ramp and parking lot are on the left (south east) side of the dam.
N 29 20' 58", W 81 43' 50" (1 hour)
Take Hwy 40 east about 4 miles to Hwy 315.
Turn left (north) on Hwy 315 for about 11miles to Hwy316.
Turn right (east) on 316 Hwy for about 10 miles to Hwy 19.
Turn right (south) on Hwy 19 approx 1 mile to sign for Salt Springs Marina.
Turn left (east) on dirt road to marina boat ramp.
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N 29 50' 38", W 82 37' 53" (1 1/4 hours)
Take I-75 north past Gainesville to exit 399 (US 441/Alachua).
Follow US441 North (right hand turn from the interstate off-ramp) into High Springs.
As you come into High Springs look for the signs directing you to US 27/Ft White.
There will be a left hand turn lane where you make the turn.
Stay on US27 through High Springs to the bridge and boat ramp.
It takes about an hour or so from Ocala, depending on where you get on the interstate
and how fast you drive.
N 29 51' 52", W 82 44' 24" (1 1/2 hours)
From The US-27 boat ramp (see directions above),
turn right (north) on US 27, travel about 9/10 mile.
Turn left (west) onto CR 138. Go till it dead ends (6 1/2 miles) onto SR 47.
Turn left (south) onto SR 47 travel about 4/10 mile and Santa Fe Rv. County Park
Ramp will be on the left (south side of river)
Shell Island
See Crystal River (Fort Island Trail) directions
N 29 23' 55". W 83 12' 17" (3 hours)
From Ocala take Hwy 27 north to Williston. In Williston get on Alt 27 north and
take it to Chiefland. In Chiefland Alt 27 will meet Hwys 19 and 98. Continue north
on19/98/Alt27 to Cross City. At Cross City take a left on Road 351 (called Horseshoe
Road) until it crosses Road 357. Make a left on Road 357. Follow Road 357 to the
county park and boat ramp on the right (about 11 miles from the intersection with
Road 351).
note: Rd 357, when last checked, was paved but in poor condition with lots of potholes
and such. It is passable but be careful.
Silver River
See directions for Ray Wayside County Park
Silver Springs
See directions for Ray Wayside County Park
N 29 44' 47, W 83 20' 33" (2 3/4 hours)
US 27 North, to Alternate US 27 North
Alt US 27 North to Chiefland turn right onto US 27/US 19/US 98
North on US 27 to Tennille, turn left (west) on to CR 51 (Steinhatchee Dr)
Go west on CR 51 for 1.8 miles, turn left (south) onto graded road where sign
is for Steinhatchee Falls
The road will "tee" (~0.3m), turn right and follow (~0.8m) to dead end to
recreation area.
Suwannee River (Royal Springs) Map It!! - Suwannee Rv - Royal Springs
N 30 05' 01", W 83 04' 27" (2 1/4 hours)
Take I-75 north past Gainesville to exit 399 (US 441/Alachua).
Follow US 441 North (right hand turn from the interstate off-ramp) into High Springs.
As you come into High Springs look for the signs directing you to US 27/Ft White.
There will be a left hand turn lane where you make the turn.
Stay on US 27 through Ft White and on to Branford. Turn right (north)
on Rd 129 to left on Rd 349. Some of these may be unpaved roads. Continue on
Rd 349 to left on 198th Terrace/Allison Rd to left on 157th Lane to left on 198th Trail
to right on 157th Drive. 157th Drive will take you to the Hugh Byron Hollingsworth Sr.
Boat Ramp at Royal Springs.
Suwannee River (Ivy Memorial Park, Branford) Map It!! - Suwannee Rv - Ivy Memorial
N 29 57' 15", W 82 55' 40" (1 3/4 hours)
Take I-75 north past Gainesville to exit 399 (US 441/Alachua).
Follow US 441 North (right hand turn from the interstate off-ramp) into
High Springs. As you come into High Springs look for the signs directing
you to US 27/Ft White. There will be a left hand turn lane where you
make the turn. Stay on US 27 through Ft White and on to Branford.
Turn left (south) onto Ivy Memorial Park Drive (between the traffic
light and bridge)
Suwannee River (River Rendezvous Campground / Convict Springs)
Map It!! - Suwannee Rv - River Rendezvous
N 30 05' 18", W 83 05' 45" (1 3/4 hours)
Take I-75 north past Gainesville to exit 399 (US 441/Alachua).
Follow US 441 North (right hand turn from the interstate off-ramp) into
High Springs. As you come into High Springs look for the signs directing
you to US 27/Ft White. There will be a left hand turn lane where you
make the turn. Stay on US 27 through Ft White and on to Branford, then
continue another (after crossing the bridge) 13 miles to CR 354.
Turn right (north) onto CR 354 for 1.2 miles then turn right (north) onto
Primose Rd for 0.8 miles to resort.
Look for signs for River Rendezvous and Convict Springs.
Suwannee River (Lafayette Blue Springs State Park)
Map It!! - Suwannee Rv - Lafayette Blue Springs SP
N 30 07' 38", W 83 13' 32" (2 hours)
Take I-75 north past Gainesville to exit 399 (US 441/Alachua).
Follow US 441 North (right hand turn from the interstate off-ramp) into
High Springs. As you come into High Springs look for the signs directing
you to US 27/Ft White. There will be a left hand turn lane where you
make the turn. Continue on US 27, 4 3/4 miles after passing through
Mayo, turn right (north) on to CR 292 (go 2.1 m) turn right (east) onto Blue
Springs road, follow though gatehouse and (take left at fork) on to boat ramp.
Waccasassa River (CR 326 Boat Ramp) Map It!! - Wacasassa RV - 326
N29 12' 53", W82 45' 47" (1 1/4 hrs)
US 27 North, turn left onto CR 326.
Follow 326 to its end - (3 1/4 miles past US 19)
Boat Ramp is just before the water's edge
Weeki Wachee River (Bayport Boat Ramp - Gulf) Map It!! - Weeki Wachee - Bayport BR
N 28 32' 10", W 82 38' 57" (revised 11/15/2009) (1 3/4 hours)
I-75 south to exit 301, SR 50/US 98 turn right (west) onto SR 50 towards
Brooksville. As you get to Brooksville stay on SR 50 (Cortez Blvd) it will
have a couple of hard left turns as you go around the south-side of town.
Stay on SR 50 until it dead ends at this location on the Gulf.
Weeki Wachee River (Hogfish Restaurant) Map It!! - WeekiWachee - Hogfish
N 28 32' 48", W 82 37' 18" (1 3/4 hours)
I-75 south to exit 301, SR 50/US 98 turn right (west) onto SR 50 towards
Brooksville. As you get to Brooksville stay on SR 50 (Cortez Blvd) it will
have a couple of hard left turns as you go around the south-side of town.
Stay on SR 50 , 3.7 miles after crossing US 19 this restaurant will be on the left.
Need to park on the west side of building, however will retrieve boats on
right side, at his ramp. Eat here before heading back home!!
Weeki Wachee River (Rogers Park) Map It!! - WeekiWachee - Rogers Park
N 28 31' 53", W 82 37' 39" (1 3/4 hours)
From Ocala: I-75 south to exit 301, SR 50/US 98 turn right (west) onto SR 50
towards Brooksville. As you get to Brooksville stay on SR 50
(Cortez Blvd) it will have a couple of hard left turns as you go around
the south-side of town. 3.3 miles west of US 19 turn left (south) onto
Shoal Line Blvd (CR 597), go 1.4 miles and Rogers Park is on left.
From Weeki Wachee State Park entrance: Turn left (north) on US 19.
Turn Left (west) onto SR 50 (Cortez Blvd), travel for 3.3 miles and
then turn left (south) on to Shoal Line Blvd (CR 597), park is on left, 1.4 miles.
Weeki Wachee River (Weeki Wachee State Park) Map It!!- Weeki Wachee State Park
N 28 30' 58", W 82 34' 27" (1 1/2 hours)
I-75 south to exit 301, SR 50/US 98 turn right (west) onto SR 50
towards Brooksville. As you get to Brooksville Stay on SR 50 (Cortez Blvd) it will
have a couple of hard left turns as you go around the south-side of town. Turn left
(south) onto US 19, park entrance is on your right.
Withlacoochee River (CR 581 (E Turner Camp Rd) Boat Ramp)
Map It!! - Withlacoochee RV CR 581
N 28 54' 16", W 82 16' 36" (1 1/4 hours)
Turn left (west) on SR200 and continue (24.2m) to US41/SR45 in Hernando.
urn left (South) on US41/SR45 (3.6m) to E. Jasmine Lane. Turn Left (east)
onto E. Jasmine Lane follow to end (0.6 m). Turn right (south) onto N. Twin
Lakes Dr this will dead end (0.2m) into E. Turner Camp Rd (CR581). Turn
left (East) onto CR 581 and follow to end (5.6m), boat ramp is there.
Withlacoochee River (Dunnellon Public Boat Ramp) Map It!! - Withlacoochee - Dunnellon
N 29 02' 47", W 82 27' 52" (45 minutes)
Turn left (south) on US 41 and go about 3 miles through Dunnellon.
The boat ramp will be before the Withlacoochee bridge on your right
(north west corner).
Withlacoochee River (Outlet River to Hwy 44)
See directions for Outlet River
Withlacoochee River (Nobleton to Floral City) Map It!! - Withlacoochee - Nobletown
N 28 38' 49", W 82 15' 44" (1 hour)
Withlacoochee River (Nobleton Launch): From Ocala, drive south
on I-75 to Bushnell exit (314). Turn right (west) at end of ramp on
Rte 48 and go .6 mi. Turn left onto CR 616. Go to end, turn right on
CR 476. Travel on CR 476 for 6.8 miles. Boat ramp is on right,
1/3 mile after crossing Withlacoochee Rv. bridge.
Directions to take out in Floral City (N 28 43' 23", W 82 14' 29"): from Nobleton
launch site, turn left on CR 476. Go 1.2 mi to CR 575 turn left. Go to end, turn
left onto CR 48, and look for Wynnhaven boat ramp on left.
Ramp fee. ($3 each vehicle, $5 vehicle w/trailer in green mailbox, honor system).
Withlacoochee River (near Stumpknocker's) Map It!! - Withlacoochee Rv - SR 20
N28 59' 27", W82 21' 12" (45 minutes)
From I-75 and Hwy 200, take Hwy 200 southwest until you cross the
Withlacoochee River (about 14 and 1/2 miles). Turn right on E Spruce Drive
(the first road after you cross the river) and go about 1/4 mile to the boat ramp
on your right.
Withlacoochee River (Silver Lake Rec. Area) Map It!! - Withlacoochee Rv Silver Lake
N 28 34' 42", W 82 13' 04" (1 1/4 hours)
Drive south on I-75, to SR 50. Turn left (east ) on SR 50, and drive about
0.9 miles to traffic light for Croom-Ridel Rd. Turn left (north) on Croom-Ridel
and drive for about 2 miles, this road winds as it crosses a bike trail so be careful,
The entrance to boat ramp and camping area is on the right (east) immediately
before going under I-75 overpass. Follow road to boat ramp.
(Directions To Nobleton Launch from here: easy drive, turn right and go under
the I-75 overpass, follow road for about 5 3/4 miles (part of which will be lime rock)
cross CR 476 and you are at boat ramp (N 28 38' 49", W 82 15' 44"). This road
follows the west side of the river.)
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