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Silver Springs State Park - Campground Entrance Canoe/Kayak Landing (Long Portage)

Silver River · Ocala, Marion County

Silver Springs State Park - Campground Entrance Canoe/Kayak Landing (Long Portage) is a kayak and canoe launch on Silver River in Ocala, Florida, with a $6 daily launch fee. It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sloped gangway into water
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fees
Launch: $6 a day
Pay by
Attendant
Car parking
20 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Low Level of Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
8 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
2 mi from Silver Springs

Managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Website

Address: 1425 NE 58th Avenue (State Road 35) OCALA 34470

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Fish in Silver River

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Longnose Gar41 lb1985Lake Panasoffkee
Bowfin19 lb1984Lake Kissimmee
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Florida Gar9 lb 7 oz2001Lake Lawne
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 3 ramps on Silver River · 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 and OpenStreetMap.