Citrus County Boating Information

Citrus County, a boaters' paradise!


Simply put, there's water everywhere ---bordering the county on three sides.
You have your several designated, outstanding Florida water bodies, the Withlacoochee, Crystal River, St.Martin's River and Chassahowitzka. And don't forget the Gulf of Mexico.
If you have your own boat, there are several public ramps maintained by the county. If you don't have a boat, the county is rife with businesses that - depending on your needs and wants - can rent you a vessel for as long or as little as you'd like.

County Boat Ramps
  • CHASSAHOWITZKA RIVER CAMPGROUND & RECREATION AREA
    Allows access to the Chassahowitzka River and the Gulf of Mexico.
    Directions: from U.S. Highway 19 in Chassahowitzka, turn west onto W. Miss Maggie Drive (CR 480). Campground is straight ahead 1.8 miles.

  • DUVALL ISLAND
    Access to Floral City Lake.
    Directions: From Floral City, take Highway 48, go .7 miles to South Duvall Island Drive. The boat ramp is located .1 miles ahead on left.

  • EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE
    Access to the Withlacoochee River.
    Directions: From SR 200 go west onto E. Withlacoocheee Trail (CR 39). Travel .1 mile along N. Oaks Way and E. Riverside Drive. The boat ramp is located on left of E. Riverside Drive.

  • EDEN PARK
    Access to Lake Spivey.
    Directions: From U.S. Highway 41, turn east onto Eden Drive - just south of Inverness. Travel .5 miles to Park Lake Terrace and turn left.

  • FORT ISLAND GULF BEACH
    Access to Crystal River, Salt River and the Gulf of Mexico.
    Directions: from U.S. 19 turn west on W. Fort Island Trail. Park is 15 miles ahead on right.

  • GOLDENDALE
    Access to Lake Rousseau.
    Directions: From U.S. Highway 41 N. turn west onto CR 488. Go 2.3 miles, take right onto N. Goldendale Avenue. The boat ramp is .3 miles at the roads end.

  • HERNANDO BEACH
    Access to Lake Hernando.
    Directions: From U.S. Highway 41 in Hernando, head east onto E. Orange Drive. Travel 1/4 mile, Hernando beach is on the left.

  • HOMOSASSA RIVERSIDE MARINA
    Access to Homosassa River.
    Directions: From U.S Highway 19 turn west onto Halls River Rd, half a mile down take a left onto fishbowl drive. 2 mile down the road changes to S. Cheroke Way. Take a right at stop sign.

  • HOMOSASSA PUBLIC BOAT RAMP
    Access to the Homosassa River
    Directions: From U.S Highway 19 turn west onto Halls River Rd, half a mile down take a left onto fishbowl drive. 2 mile down the road changes to S. Cheroke Way. Between Macraes and Riverside Marina

  • MAGIC MANATEE MARINA
    Access to the Homosassa River.
    Directions: From U.S Highway 19 turn west onto Halls River Rd. travel 2.6 miles. Magic Manatee is on the left.

    If you don't have your own boat, there are plenty of places to rent a boat or hire a guide to take you on a charter or excursion. For more information on boating in Citrus County, or where to find a guide, contact the Citrus County Ecotourism Committee and Tourist Development Council at (352) 746-4223.

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