Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - Kayak Launch
on Santa Fe River — GILCHRIST County, Florida
- Fee 6
- Hand launch
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Nearest gauge: GINNIE SPRING NR HIGH SPRINGS FLA — 1.1 mi away.
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A gauge reading describes the gauge, not the ramp. Conditions at the water can differ — confirm with the managing agency before you travel.
Details
| Water body | Santa Fe River |
|---|---|
| Water type | Freshwater |
| County | GILCHRIST |
| Nearest community | HIGH SPRINGS |
| Address | 7450 N.E. 60th St. |
| Type | Hand Launch Only |
| Launch fee | Yes |
| Fee amount | 6 |
| Hours | 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year |
| Status | Open for Business |
| Managed by | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Only fields the managing agency publishes are shown. A missing row means the agency does not record it, not that the feature is absent.
Directions to 29.82945, -82.68290 →
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