Crystal River Preserve State Park

Category: State park in Crystal River, Florida

Address: 3266 N Sailboat Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428, USA

Phone: +13522286028

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–7PM

Monday: 8AM–7PM

Tuesday: 8AM–7PM

Wednesday: 8AM–7PM

Thursday: 8AM–7PM

Friday: 8AM–7PM

Saturday: 8AM–7PM

Reviews

Vickie Holsey

Sep 10, 2022

Nice love it

FRAMO ELECTRIC CORP.

Aug 16, 2022

Awesome place

Howard Waddell

Aug 8, 2022

Walking trails, 7 mile loop, fishing, kayak launch.

Rob Strickland

Aug 3, 2022

A great place to see Crystal River, learn some native Indian history, and enjoy nature! Don't worry about sharks or alligators, just don't forget the bug spray!

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Questions & Answers

Fishing at park?

justin bartlett | Sep 13, 2019
Toby Johnson | Sep 13, 2019

Yes most definitely very nice peaceful

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When are the boatrides?

Kathryn Suschil | Sep 13, 2019
Backpackerwdogs 1 | Sep 13, 2019

Not sure. Drive over to St. Mary's and take the ferrie to Cumberland Island Nationsl Seashore

We would like to bike the trail. Is it paved or boardwalk? Or is it dirt or limestone? Looks beautiful.

Carole Applegate | Sep 12, 2020
Mah Thank | Sep 12, 2020

parts of it is very rooted may have to get off your bike and sections

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Is there RV camping in the park?

Josh Caldwell | Sep 12, 2020
Carlos Velez-Munich | Sep 12, 2020

No, but in the area.

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Is it free to launch your own kayak?

Roxsann Bowles | Sep 12, 2020
Clinton Justus | Sep 12, 2020

Yes

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Camping at park?

Gary N Pam Mcmanaway | Sep 13, 2018
gary peters | Sep 13, 2018

Nope

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is there overnight rv parking at state park

george cooker | Aug 13, 2022
Brooklyn | Aug 13, 2022

Closes at sunset

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Can you launch a pontoon boat from here?

Squirrel | May 15, 2022
Wendy Siegfried | May 15, 2022

Yes. The sign said shallow ramp, pontoon would work well

Can you rent kayaks?

Diana Durocher | Mar 16, 2022
Mike Grier | Mar 16, 2022

The park has no kayak rentals but there are plenty of companies in the area that offer kayak rental.

Is there tent camping

John Storms | Feb 14, 2022
Pam Sessa | Feb 14, 2022

No there is not

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Are Dogs allowed

Lori Jamieson | Feb 14, 2022
Paula Sumner | Feb 14, 2022

Yes, dogs are allowed as long as they are leashed.

Camping at this location?

josh Hunt | Jan 15, 2022
Jay Freas | Jan 15, 2022

I don't think they do.

what is the entry fee

SAMMIE gypsy | Nov 16, 2021
Mike Grier | Nov 16, 2021

There is no entry fee at the Preserve

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Do they rent kayaks a the Crystal River State Park? Is the rental place open all year aroun?

Luis Tazan | Oct 17, 2021
Victor Vidana | Oct 17, 2021

Yes, they do. And surrounding areas as well that are very close to Crystal River Preserve. I hope that this info will be helpful.

Can you camp there

Ryan Newton | Sep 12, 2021
Danielle Mayberry | Sep 12, 2021

I dont believe you can camp there, didnt see any campgrounds and the gates closed at sundown

is there Swimming?

Tiana Pillitteri | Sep 12, 2021
Sherri Alkon | Sep 12, 2021

No swimming sorry

Are dogs allowed?

Yvonne Devinney | Sep 12, 2020
Kissie Rivera | Sep 12, 2020

Service pets

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Do they have kayak rental? What is the difficulty rating for a new kayaker? Planning to visit next week. If yes please share hours of operation

Sundar Babu Manoharan | Sep 12, 2020
Kimberly Jordan | Sep 12, 2020

Hi right now some of the park is closed.and events which they have.i would call before you go.

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Are there private areas?

Brian Griffith | Sep 12, 2020
Mah Thank | Sep 12, 2020

Brian I'm not sure when you say private do you mean can you reserve a area I don't have that answer ✌️

Do the picnic pavilions in this park come with grill racks? I am anxiously waiting for a clear yes or no answer. Thanks a lot.

Fan He | Sep 12, 2020
Ralph Murphy | Sep 12, 2020

No... I bring my own grill

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Is the boat ride appropriate for 6 year olds?

Cathi Ayers | Sep 12, 2020
Mah Thank | Sep 12, 2020

As far as I know every other Saturday where you can access your vehicle with a boat so I'm sure your child would be fine if you can get in with your vehicle LOL I'm sure

If I launch my kayak here, is it a hard paddle back to the head spring?

Aimee Pultorak | Sep 12, 2020
Melanie Fryman | Sep 12, 2020

The best place I found to launch your kayak from is the Crystal River Cove trail. It's pretty easy to paddle back. And it's a good place to park your car too.

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If I put in my kayak at the head spring, can I Uber back?

Catalina Starke | Sep 13, 2019
Mah Thank | Sep 13, 2019

yes that's a nice question sorry I didn't get back with you I haven't try kayaking or canoeing down the spring

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Can I put my kayak in here?

Catalina Starke | Sep 13, 2019
Ralph Murphy | Sep 13, 2019

Yes. At the head spring but have to paddle back

Does this park have a public boat launch?

Doug Montavon | Sep 13, 2019
Dennis bussell | Sep 13, 2019

No it doesn't

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Are there glass bottom boat rides?

Jim Brookfield | Sep 13, 2019
Ski Bum | Sep 13, 2019

No glass bottom boats here. They do offer boat rides.

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Is it free? To visit this place? Please let me know! Thank you.

Paula Wilson | Sep 13, 2019
Dusty R | Sep 13, 2019

No admission cost. The Preserve visitor center has no parking fee, nor the Ecowalk trailhead, or the Churchhouse Hammock trailhead. IDK where you think there is a fee.

Can you bring dogs?

Daniel Egbert H. | Sep 13, 2019
Talia Harper | Sep 13, 2019

If they on a leash

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We own a moto home which we keep at our home in Crystal River. We are planning a trip over the holidays and we need to find somewhere to empty our holding tank. Is there a dump station at the state park, and would we be able to use it on Friday ?

Mike Williamson | Sep 13, 2019
Bob Kneel | Sep 13, 2019

Sorry don't know about that😖

Is there a gift shop, and if so, do they sell children't books and books on nature?

Jo Calizzi | Sep 13, 2019
Mike Roth | Sep 13, 2019

No

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Can manatees be seen there these days (Ocotber 15th)?

Alain Chautard | Sep 13, 2019
Alain Chautard | Sep 13, 2019

The actual answer is no. I went there and there was none.

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Do you have full hook ups for RV?

Sharon Harrison | Sep 13, 2018
Daniel Driggers | Sep 13, 2018

No they don't. Always call these places and ask them and not assume this is their site. This is Google Maps ratings site. Information is given by visitors to parks or businesses. Most places do not monitor these pages. When you Google the places there site link is next to the Phone number.

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can people raft the crystal river safely

Lila Bell | Sep 13, 2018
Daniel Driggers | Sep 13, 2018

You could but it is not a small river and boat traffic is not light. Most kayak or boat the river for fishing or outlet to Gulf. The tributaries could be drafted to the many springs but the river is probably best left to boaters.

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Is there camping with electricity and water

Debra Parent | Sep 13, 2018
nigel rudolph | Sep 13, 2018

Nope no camping

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Can you snorkel in the state park waters?

David Capitano | Sep 13, 2018
gary peters | Sep 13, 2018

Nope

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