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Silver Springs State Park - Main Entrance Canoe/Kayak Launch vs Silver Springs State Park - Campground Entrance Canoe/Kayak Landing (Long Portage)
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Marion County, Florida.
These ramps are about 1.7 miles apart.
Silver Springs State Park - Main Entrance Canoe/Kayak Launch
SILVER SPRINGS
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Silver Springs State Park - Campground Entrance Canoe/Kayak Landing (Long Portage)
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Fees
Yes
Yes
Launch Lanes
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Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Silver River
Silver River
Trailer Parking
—
—
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Silver Springs State Park - Main Entrance Canoe/Kayak Launch and Silver Springs State Park - Campground Entrance Canoe/Kayak Landing (Long Portage) provide public access in Marion 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.