Waters Lake Park and Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - Kayak Launch
Find Your Next Spot

Waters Lake Park vs Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - Kayak Launch

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

These ramps are about 8.8 miles apart.

Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
Dawn to Dusk
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Fees
No
Yes
Launch Lanes
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Waters Lake
Santa Fe River
Trailer Parking
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Waters Lake Park and Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - Kayak Launch 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.