Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Van Horn Landing Kayak Launch and Apalachicola National Forest - Smith Creek Landing
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Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Van Horn Landing Kayak Launch vs Apalachicola National Forest - Smith Creek Landing

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

These ramps are about 1.6 miles apart.

Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
Unknown
24 Hours
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
1
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Apalachicola River
Apalachicola River
Trailer Parking
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Van Horn Landing Kayak Launch and Apalachicola National Forest - Smith Creek Landing 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.