Ray Wayside Park

Easy In/Out from Ray's Wayside Park

Easy in-out access at Ray's Wayside Park. Paddled up stream to Silver Springs, Spring Head 5:45 round trip for 61 year old kayaker with 45 minute break at aluminum kayak ramp, and occassional rest sto...

Ok Park - no dogs allowed

Park is nice - there is a $5 fee. There was no parking so we planned to leave but wanted to let the dog stretch. We took her to an area where there were zero people and threw the stick for her a few...

Kayak Launch

This is a very nice park costs $5, bathrooms are decent. The Silver River is beautiful, people fishing. However, if you want to see Silver Springs, I recommend launching from the State Park. The trip ...

Good for access to Ocklawaha and Silver river

Nice for boat launching, and good for hand launch of kayaks, but not really a pretty park. Right on busy highway 40, and the water is nasty looking until you get out to the river. The water you see ...

Kayak launch for Silver Springs

Very nice park for launching paddle craft with a dedicated ramp that was easy to get in and out of our kayaks. Tables and benches to lay items while we fussed with boats.