Pine Island Resort

Pine Island Resort offers private boat launch access to Lake George on the St. Johns River near Seville in Volusia County. This facility provides boat slips with power and water hookups (starting at $15/day or $150/month) and serves as a convenient jumping-off point for exploring the scenic upper St. Johns River system. For contact information and current rates, call 386-749-2818.

Lake George is a broad, open-water section of the St. Johns River ideal for motorboats and larger vessels, though kayakers and canoeists can also use it to access quieter tributary creeks and the river's more remote sections. The launch is located minutes from popular paddling destinations like Silver Glen Springs and Salt Springs. If you prefer public access, launch points are available via Blue Creek Road to Lake George Road off Highway 40.

Nearby paddlers should note that Hopkins Prairie Campground is available within 10 miles for overnight stays, and Georgetown Marina & Lodge (386-467-2002) offers an alternative private access point in the area. The St. Johns River system in this region offers diverse paddling opportunities, from open-water exploration to quieter creek paddling depending on your skill level and preferences.