Duval Island Public Boat Ramp

Located on Duval Island Road off SR 48 in Floral City, this public boat ramp provides convenient access to the Floral City Pool of the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes. The facility is ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and recreational boaters looking to explore this expansive 19,111-acre system of shallow, heavily vegetated marshes interspersed with open water. Paddlers should be prepared for shallow water and dense vegetation typical of the chain of lakes ecosystem.

From this launch point, boaters can paddle throughout the Floral City Pool and may access the Withlacoochee River when water control structures and locks permit. The chain is divided into three distinct pools by these structures, so check current conditions before planning trips that involve navigating between pools. The shallow, marsh-dominated character makes this an excellent destination for flat-water paddling and wildlife viewing, though paddlers should be aware of navigation challenges in heavily vegetated areas.