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Ichetucknee Springs State Park - South Gate Canoe / Kayak Takeout Boat Ramp

Ichetucknee River · Fort White, Columbia County

Ichetucknee Springs State Park - South Gate Canoe / Kayak Takeout is a sand,sand kayak and canoe launch on Ichetucknee River in Fort White, Florida, with a $6 daily launch fee. It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand,Sand
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fees
Launch: $6 a day
Pay by
Attendant
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Dock
Unknown
Hours
See special comments.
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
14 mi from High Springs

Managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Website

Address: 12087 SW U.S. Highway 27 FORT WHITE 32038

Directions

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Gas

Campgrounds

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Fish in Ichetucknee River

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Longnose Gar41 lb1985Lake Panasoffkee
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Yellow Bullhead5 lb 1 oz2010Crystal River
Suwannee Bass3 lb 14 oz1985Suwannee River
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake
Redbreast Sunfish2 lb 1 oz1988Suwannee River
Redfin Pickerel1 lb 1 oz1993New River
Spotted Sunfish13 oz1984Suwannee River

From official Florida record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Florida

Florida boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Florida agency pages.

All 4 ramps on Ichetucknee River · All ramps in Columbia County

New to launching? Read how to launch a kayak.

Nearby boat ramps

Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.