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Deering Preserve at Deep Creek - Kayak Launch (Permit Required 386-736-5953)

Hand Launch OnlyTemporarily ClosedDeep Creek$0

Permit required for access to the canoe/kayak launch area, four-wheel drive vehicle recommended. Call 386-736-5953. 4x4 Recommended no parking at launch site and road prone to wet conditions Approx. .75 mile portage from main gate

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Type: Hand Launch Only
City: OSTEEN
County: VOLUSIA
Waterbody: Deep Creek
Status: Temporarily Closed
Access: Government Owned for General Public Use
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Fee Collection: None
Water Type: Freshwater
Hydrology: River or Stream
Ramp: Kayak Beach - Mud, Sand,Unknown
Dock: Unknown
Parking: No Parking,Unknown
Restrooms: No
Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility
Notes: Permit required for access to the canoe/kayak launch area, four-wheel drive vehicle recommended. Call 386-736-5953. 4x4 Recommended no parking at launch site and road prone to wet conditions Approx. .75 mile portage from main gate

Launch data provided in part by FWC.

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Deering Preserve at Deep Creek - Kayak Launch (Permit Required 386-736-5953)

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