Jacksonville Kayak and Canoe Ramps

Ringhaver park has about 576 acres for everybody to enjoy. There are soccer fields, playgrounds, softball fields, walking trails, tennis courts, and a kayak/canoe launch. The kayak/canoe launch is located down a long winding trail and is a considerable hike for those pulling or carrying the yaks. The launch will put you on the western end of the Ortega River. Heading south on the Ortega River offers a nice, peaceful paddle. There aren’t many docks back this way, just a lot of nature. In doing the research on this ramp, I must say,

The Wayne B. Stevens Boat ramp is the largest boat ramp on the westside of Jacksonville. Used primarily for larger boat traffic, there is also a kayak and canoe ramp at this location. There are about 45 parking spaces at this location along with a picnic area and restrooms.

This ramp is very small, but can offer a nice paddle through a winding creek that leads to the Ortega River.

County dock is a hand launch area at the terminus of County Dock Road in Mandarin. The facility has limited space and is part of a larger park and fishing pier. There is no trailer parking and limited turnaround area. There is also a fixed dock that can be used for fishing also.