29.0097844, -82.6190493

Dessie Smith Prescott Memorial Inglis Dam Recreation Area - Withlacochee River/Barge Canal Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
View more boat ramps near me

Dessie Smith Prescott Memorial Inglis Dam Recreation Area - Withlacochee River/Barge Canal Boat Ramp is a public launch on Withlacoochee River - Cross Florida Barge Canal in Citrus County, Florida . We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Inglis, about 3.3 miles away. The closest larger city is Ocala, approximately 31.4 miles away. The site lies within the West Lake Rousseau-Cross Florida Barge Canal watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 27, 2026.

Boat ramps on Withlacoochee River - Cross Florida Barge Canal

We currently track 2 public boat ramps on Withlacoochee River - Cross Florida Barge Canal , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Citrus County

We currently track 32 public boat ramps in Citrus County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this is a free launch site.

We don't yet have a confirmed parking count for this location from the managing agency.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Dessie Smith Prescott Memorial Inglis Dam Recreation Area - Withlacochee River/Barge Canal Boat Ramp provides access to Withlacoochee River - Cross Florida Barge Canal, one of 2 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Florida FWC records - see the official page for the managing agency's own information.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Citrus County, Florida
Nearby places
Inglis (3.3 mi)
Yankeetown (6.0 mi)
Crystal River (7.6 mi)
Coordinates
29.0097844, -82.6190493 Gaia
Waterbody
Withlacoochee River - Cross Florida Barge Canal
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete

Amenities

Picnic

Current weather

84°F Partly Cloudy

Wind N 0 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 3:19 PM

Official ramp page Open in Gaia GPS Report incorrect info