28.9111510, -82.6923233

Fort Island Gulf Beach Park Public Boat Ramp

Fee required Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Fort Island Gulf Beach Park Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on Crystal River in Citrus County, Florida , with 1 launch lane. We currently track 3 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Crystal River, about 6.1 miles away. The closest larger city is Spring Hill, approximately 31.7 miles away. The site lies within the Crystal River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as FORT ISLAND BEACH AND BOAT RAMP.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and enriched with data from the NOAA MRIP Site Register. Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 27, 2026.

Boat ramps on Crystal River

We currently track 3 public boat ramps on Crystal River , 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

No, a launch fee applies here - check the official page for current pricing, since fees can change.

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.

Fort Island Gulf Beach Park Public Boat Ramp provides access to Crystal River, one of 3 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.

Yes. According to NOAA's fishing site register, tidal conditions affect activity at this site, so it's worth checking the local tide before you head out - low water can limit launching and access at some coastal ramps.

This access point also appears as "FORT ISLAND BEACH AND BOAT RAMP" in NOAA's fishing site register. Different agencies sometimes list the same ramp under slightly different names.

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

Quick facts

County
Citrus County, Florida
Address
16000 W FORT ISL. TRAIL
CRYSTAL RIVER, FL
Nearby places
Crystal River (6.1 mi)
Yankeetown (8.3 mi)
Inglis (8.4 mi)
Coordinates
28.9111510, -82.6923233 Gaia
Waterbody
Crystal River
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete
Launch lanes
1
Tidal influence
Affected by tide

Amenities

Night lighting

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

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