You'll find Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park Boat Ramp on Santa Fe River in High Springs. It's a public boat ramp. The drive from Gainesville covers roughly 25 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, High Springs Boat Ramp in High Springs is 4.2 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | High Springs, FL |
| Water | Santa Fe River |
| Park | Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park Boat Ramp, check closures with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
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Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park Boat Ramp is in High Springs, Florida. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park Boat Ramp.
Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park Boat Ramp is on Santa Fe River.
Fees for Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park Boat Ramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Paddlers can usually use Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe Launch in High Springs in High Springs, about 5.2 miles away.
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