Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve - Kaye Access, New Smyrna Beach: boat ramp fees, parking, directions

FeeFree

WaterSalt or brackish

Manatee protection zone on the water here

Slow Speed (Apr 1 - Aug 31) 25 MPH (Sep 1 - Mar 31) · Rule 68C-22.012(3)(f)2.
Slow Speed (All Year) Max 25 MPH (All Year) in mrkd chnls as may be posted by local gov't (3)(c)5.a. · Rule 68C-22.012(3)(a)15.&(3)(c)5.a.

State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve - Kaye Access

Aerial view of Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve - Kaye Access — The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve - Kaye Access is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County on Spruce Creek, a river with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Volusia County.

Launching

The ramp has a launch with a sand surface. There is no dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset.

Official page

Fishing

23 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.

Sunglow SW 2015

5.9 mi

Depth: 45 ft
Relief: 10 ft
GPS: 29° 09.055' N, 80° 57.332' W
Material: Culverts

Sunglow W

5.9 mi

Depth: 46 ft
Relief: 7 ft
GPS: 29° 09.133' N, 80° 57.387' W
Material: Barriers

Sunglow SE 2015

6.0 mi

Depth: 47 ft
Relief: 10 ft
GPS: 29° 09.10' N, 80° 57.218' W
Material: Culverts

Sunglow NW 2015

6.0 mi

Depth: 45 ft
Relief: 10 ft
GPS: 29° 09.234' N, 80° 57.434' W
Material: Culverts

Show all 23 reefs

Reef	Distance	Depth	GPS
Sunglow SW 2015	5.9 mi	45 ft	29° 09.055' N, 80° 57.332' W
Sunglow W	5.9 mi	46 ft	29° 09.133' N, 80° 57.387' W
Sunglow SE 2015	6.0 mi	47 ft	29° 09.10' N, 80° 57.218' W
Sunglow NW 2015	6.0 mi	45 ft	29° 09.234' N, 80° 57.434' W
Sunglow SE Inside 2015	6.0 mi	46 ft	29° 09.187' N, 80° 57.270' W
Sunglow ESE 2015	6.1 mi	50 ft	29° 09.241' N, 80° 57.165' W
Sunglow N	6.1 mi	48 ft	29° 09.30' N, 80° 57.334' W
Sunglow NE	6.2 mi	50 ft	29° 09.355' N, 80° 57.227' W
Flagler NW 2015	6.7 mi	37 ft	29° 02.649' N, 80° 53.066' W
Flagler NNE 2015	6.8 mi	39 ft	29° 02.687' N, 80° 52.984' W
Flagler NNW	6.8 mi	38 ft	29° 02.585' N, 80° 53.012' W
Flagler SSW	6.8 mi	38 ft	29° 02.515' N, 80° 53.004' W
Flagler NE Inside 2015	6.8 mi	40 ft	29° 02.609' N, 80° 52.930' W
Flagler Center	6.9 mi	40 ft	29° 02.553' N, 80° 52.927' W
Flagler SW 2015	6.9 mi	37 ft	29° 02.457' N, 80° 52.960' W
Flagler ENE 2015	6.9 mi	40 ft	29° 02.645' N, 80° 52.820' W
Flagler S	6.9 mi	40 ft	29° 02.479' N, 80° 52.874' W
Flagler SE Inside 2015	7.0 mi	38 ft	29° 02.566' N, 80° 52.832' W
Flagler SE 2015	7.0 mi	38 ft	29° 02.517' N, 80° 52.813' W
Flagler ESE 2015	7.0 mi	40 ft	29° 02.583' N, 80° 52.779' W
Lighthouse Point 1	7.1 mi	60 ft	29° 07.258' N, 80° 53.304' W
Lighthouse Point 2	7.1 mi	60 ft	29° 07.271' N, 80° 53.305' W
Lighthouse Point 3	7.1 mi	60 ft	29° 07.284' N, 80° 53.311' W

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.

Nearby

Marinas

Harbour Village Marina3.3 mi

Inlet Harbor Marina3.4 mi

Sea Love Marina3.4 mi

Nearest fuel docks

Inlet Harbor Marina3.4 mi

Adventure Yacht Harbor Marina4.5 mi

New Smyrna Marina5.4 mi

Other ramps nearby

Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve - Divito Access1.5 mi

Spruce Creek and US 1 Primitive Access1.8 mi

Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve - Spruce Creek Park and Campground1.8 mi

All ramps on Spruce Creek Ramps in Volusia County Ramps in New Smyrna Beach

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.