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Fort Island Gulf Beach

Crystal River, FL · Crystal River · saltwater
✓ FWC-listed public ramp

Popular Gulf access point in Crystal River with paved ramp and ample parking. Gateway to manatee viewing and Gulf fishing opportunities. Good for both recreational and professional fishing. Boaters have 2 launch lanes available, and the lot holds roughly 24 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces. This is a saltwater launch serving Crystal River. On-site amenities include restrooms, picnic area, playground and fish cleaning station.

Lanes
2
Fee
$10
Trailer parking
24
Hours
24 Hours

Facilities

RestroomsPicnic AreaPlaygroundFish Cleaning Station
Get directions

16000 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429 · GPS: 28.91095, -82.69222

Frequently Asked Questions

How many launch lanes does Fort Island Gulf Beach have?

Fort Island Gulf Beach has 2 launch lanes.

Is there trailer parking at Fort Island Gulf Beach?

Yes — there are approximately 24 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces at Fort Island Gulf Beach.

What water does Fort Island Gulf Beach access?

Fort Island Gulf Beach provides saltwater access to Crystal River.

What facilities are available at Fort Island Gulf Beach?

Facilities at Fort Island Gulf Beach include: restrooms, picnic area, playground, fish cleaning station.

What is the tide at Fort Island Gulf Beach today?

Tide predictions for Fort Island Gulf Beach come from the NOAA station at Crystal River, Kings Bay, about 6 miles from the ramp. The tide chart on this page shows today's high and low tide times and heights, updated daily from NOAA, plus predictions for the coming week.

Where is Fort Island Gulf Beach located?

Fort Island Gulf Beach is located at 16000 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429 in Citrus County, Florida.

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Tides — Crystal River, Kings Bay ET

Thu, Aug 27
4:59 AMHigh · 1.6 ft
10:58 AMLow · 0.6 ft
4:50 PMHigh · 2.3 ft
11:58 PMLow · 0.1 ft
Fri, Aug 28
5:30 AMHigh · 1.7 ft
11:45 AMLow · 0.4 ft
5:33 PMHigh · 2.3 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Crystal River, Kings Bay, about 6 mi from this ramp. Times are Eastern Time (ET) — the zone at the station. Heights are water level relative to the station datum — not depth at the ramp. Wind and weather can change actual levels.

Conditions — Big Bend & Nature Coast

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Fuel Nearby

Shell ↗4.8 mi
BP ↗6.3 mi
Road fuel for tow vehicles — hours and diesel noted where known. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors.