Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - Kayak Launch and Ginnie Springs Outdoors, LLC - Canoe/ Kayak Access Point
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Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - Kayak Launch vs Ginnie Springs Outdoors, LLC - Canoe/ Kayak Access Point

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

These ramps are about 1.1 miles apart.

Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Unknown
Fees
Yes
Unknown
Launch Lanes
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Santa Fe River
Santa Fe River (Gilchrist County)
Trailer Parking
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - Kayak Launch and Ginnie Springs Outdoors, LLC - Canoe/ Kayak Access Point provide public access in Gilchrist 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.