5 Kayaking Areas near Ocala, FL
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Juniper Springs Recreation Area
Astor
25.8 miles EA Civilian Conservation Corps spring pool in the Ocala National Forest that holds 72 degrees year round over a sand and limestone bottom, with a historic millhouse waterwheel, a seven mile canoe run, and 79 campsites. Day use is $14.50 per person.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Salt Springs Recreation Area
Salt Springs, Florida
26.9 miles NEBig mineral spring in the Ocala National Forest with a walled swim area over the boils, a 160-site campground, marina and a run to Lake George.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Dexter Beach
Crescent City
41.4 miles NEFree city swim beach on Lake Stella in Crescent City, Florida, with a small sand beach, floating pier and playground in Thomas A. Dexter Bicentennial Park. No lifeguards; open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in summer.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Keystone Beach
Keystone Heights
41.4 miles NFree city-run beach and playground on the north shore of Lake Geneva in downtown Keystone Heights, open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a marked swim area beside the 1924 Historic Pavilion.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Blue Spring and The Crack
Sugarmill Woods, Florida
42.5 miles SWTurquoise pools and shallow clear river on the Chassahowitzka, popular for kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming — bald eagles overhead and manatees in winter. Note: alligators are present.
Kayak, Swim
