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Troy Springs Conservation Area - Ruth Springs Tract - Loop Road Canoe Access

Suwannee River · Branford, Lafayette County

Troy Springs Conservation Area - Ruth Springs Tract - Loop Road Canoe Access is a free kayak and canoe launch on Suwannee River in Branford, Florida, with no restrooms. It is managed by Suwannee River Water Management District.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Natural River Bank, Wooden Stairs, Sand
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
4 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
20 mi from Live Oak

Managed by Suwannee River Water Management District · Website

Address: NE Ruth Springs Road BRANFORD 32008

Directions

Today

Near this ramp

Gas

Campgrounds

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead for hours.

Fish in Suwannee River

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Bowfin19 lb1984Lake Kissimmee
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Redear Sunfish4 lb 14 oz1986Merritts Mill Pond
Suwannee Bass3 lb 14 oz1985Suwannee River
Black Crappie3 lb 13 oz1992Lake Talquin
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake
Warmouth2 lb 7 oz1985Yellow River
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 75 ramps on Suwannee River · All ramps in Lafayette 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.