Boat Ramp
Silver Springs State Park - Campground Entrance Canoe/Kayak Landing (Long Portage)
MARION County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Surface
- Sloped Gangway Into Water
- Dock
- None
- Fee required
- Yes
- Hours
- 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
- Managed by
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- Coordinates
- 29.20376, -82.02925
Before you go
This page is built from official government data. Always confirm current closures, permits, and local regulations before you leave the dock.
Silver Springs State Park - Campground Entrance Canoe/Kayak Landing (Long Portage) is a public boat ramp in MARION County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. A launch fee applies.
About Silver Springs State Park - Campground Entrance Canoe/Kayak Landing (Long Portage)
Silver Springs State Park - Campground Entrance Canoe/Kayak Landing (Long Portage) is a public boat ramp in Marion County, Florida. It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection. It is listed as a hand launch only.
It is a hand-launch only site — there is no trailer ramp, so it suits car-top boats, kayaks, and canoes rather than trailered vessels. There is no dock at this site. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. A launch fee is required — bring a way to pay. Posted hours are posted hours until sunset, 365 days a year.
This is a boat ramp facility only — come prepared with your own vessel and gear. As with any public ramp, parking, water levels, and conditions at the water's edge can vary, so it's worth checking locally before you go, especially outside daylight hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee to launch at Silver Springs State Park - Campground Entrance Canoe/Kayak Landing (Long Portage)?
Yes, a launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
Posted hours are posted hours until sunset, 365 days a year.
Who manages Silver Springs State Park - Campground Entrance Canoe/Kayak Landing (Long Portage)?
It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.