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Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Bay Trail - 4.5 mile Canal Side Kayak Launch vs Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Bay Trail - 4.5 mile Marsh Side Kayak Launch
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Citrus County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Bay Trail - 4.5 mile Canal Side Kayak Launch
CRYSTAL RIVER
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Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Bay Trail - 4.5 mile Marsh Side Kayak Launch
CRYSTAL RIVER
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
8:00 AM to Sundown, gates are locked at sundown
8:00 AM to Sundown, gates are locked at sundown
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
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—
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Withlacoochee River (West Central Florida) Barge Canal
Gulf of America - Crystal Bay
Trailer Parking
—
—
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Bay Trail - 4.5 mile Canal Side Kayak Launch and Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Bay Trail - 4.5 mile Marsh Side Kayak Launch 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.