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Ocala National Forest - Juniper Springs Recreation Area Canoe/Kayak Launch

Juniper Springs Run · Fort Mc Coy, Marion County

Ocala National Forest - Juniper Springs Recreation Area Canoe/Kayak Launch is a free sand,sand kayak and canoe launch on Juniper Springs Run in Fort Mc Coy, Florida. It is managed by United States Forest Service.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Surface
Sand,Sand
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Unknown
Dock
Unknown
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
19 mi from Silver Springs Shores

Managed by United States Forest Service · N/A · Website

Address: 26701 East Highway 40 FORT MC COY 32134

Directions

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Near this ramp

Campgrounds

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead for hours.

Fish in Juniper Springs Run

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Redear Sunfish4 lb 14 oz1986Merritts Mill Pond
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake
Redbreast Sunfish2 lb 1 oz1988Suwannee 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 2 ramps on Juniper Springs Run · All ramps in Marion 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.