Boating - non-motorized at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

Aerial view of paddle craft and swimmers visiting Three Sisters Springs

In-water recreation at Three Sisters Springs is accessible by launching a vessel from any of the public boat ramps or kayak launches on Kings Bay and navigating to the spring-run for Three Sisters. Public kayak launches can be found at:

Hunter Springs Park, 104 NE 1st Ave, Crystal River
King's Bay Park, 268 NW 3rd St, Crystal River

Visitors must arrive by paddle craft or motorized vessel to get to the spring run at Three Sisters Springs; however, motorized vessels are not permitted inside the Springs. Paddle-craft are not permitted inside from November 15 - March 31.

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