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Apalachicola National Forest - Smith Creek Landing vs Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Van Horn Landing Kayak Launch
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Franklin County, Florida.
These ramps are about 1.6 miles apart.
Apalachicola National Forest - Smith Creek Landing
EASTPOINT
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Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Van Horn Landing Kayak Launch
EASTPOINT
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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Hand Launch Only
Hours
24 Hours
Unknown
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
1
—
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Apalachicola River
Apalachicola River
Trailer Parking
—
—
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
—
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Apalachicola National Forest - Smith Creek Landing and Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Van Horn Landing Kayak Launch provide public access in Franklin 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.