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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.
Waters Lake Park
TRENTON
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Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - Kayak Launch
HIGH SPRINGS
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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
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Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Waters Lake
Santa Fe River
Trailer Parking
—
—
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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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.