Adventure Center at the Plantation on Crystal River and Dive Shop At The Port Hotel & Marina (Call ahead to be sure ramp and parking are available)
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Adventure Center at the Plantation on Crystal River vs Dive Shop At The Port Hotel & Marina (Call ahead to be sure ramp and parking are available)

Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Citrus County, Florida.

These ramps are about less than a mile apart.

Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Boat Ramp Within Marina
Hours
Daytime Use Only
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Fees
Yes
Yes
Launch Lanes
1
1
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Crystal River - Kings Bay
Crystal River - Kings Bay
Trailer Parking
10 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Adventure Center at the Plantation on Crystal River and Dive Shop At The Port Hotel & Marina (Call ahead to be sure ramp and parking are available) provide public access in Citrus County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.