Paddle launch · Port Orange · Volusia County

Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve - Spruce Creek Park and Campground

Spruce Creek - Strickland Bay · River · Salt or Brackish Water

FeeFree
WaterSalt or brackish

Manatee protection zone on the water here

  • Slow Speed (All Year) Max 25 MPH (All Year) in mrkd chnls as may be posted by local gov't (3)(c)4. · Rule 68C-22.012(3)(a)16.&(3)(c)4.
  • Max 25 MPH (All Year) Includes marked channels as may be posted by local gov't · Rule 68C-22.012(3)(c)4.

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 - Spruce Creek Park and Campground

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

About this ramp

Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve - Spruce Creek Park and Campground is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Port Orange, Volusia County on Spruce Creek - Strickland Bay, a river with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Volusia County.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free.

Facilities

Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility. Amenities: grill, picnic.

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Fishing

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

Sunglow SW 2015

4.1 mi

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

Sunglow W

4.2 mi

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

Sunglow SE 2015

4.2 mi

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

Sunglow SE Inside 2015

4.3 mi

Depth
46 ft
Relief
9 ft
GPS
29° 09.187' N, 80° 57.270' W
Material
Culverts
Show all 24 reefs
ReefDistanceDepthGPS
Sunglow SW 20154.1 mi45 ft29° 09.055' N, 80° 57.332' W
Sunglow W4.2 mi46 ft29° 09.133' N, 80° 57.387' W
Sunglow SE 20154.2 mi47 ft29° 09.10' N, 80° 57.218' W
Sunglow SE Inside 20154.3 mi46 ft29° 09.187' N, 80° 57.270' W
Sunglow NW 20154.3 mi45 ft29° 09.234' N, 80° 57.434' W
Sunglow ESE 20154.4 mi50 ft29° 09.241' N, 80° 57.165' W
Sunglow N4.4 mi48 ft29° 09.30' N, 80° 57.334' W
Sunglow NE4.5 mi50 ft29° 09.355' N, 80° 57.227' W
Lighthouse Point 15.5 mi60 ft29° 07.258' N, 80° 53.304' W
Lighthouse Point 35.5 mi60 ft29° 07.284' N, 80° 53.311' W
Lighthouse Point 25.5 mi60 ft29° 07.271' N, 80° 53.305' W
Flagler NW 20156.4 mi37 ft29° 02.649' N, 80° 53.066' W
Flagler NNE 20156.4 mi39 ft29° 02.687' N, 80° 52.984' W
Flagler NNW6.5 mi38 ft29° 02.585' N, 80° 53.012' W
Flagler SSW6.5 mi38 ft29° 02.515' N, 80° 53.004' W
Flagler NE Inside 20156.5 mi40 ft29° 02.609' N, 80° 52.930' W
Flagler Center6.6 mi40 ft29° 02.553' N, 80° 52.927' W
Flagler SW 20156.6 mi37 ft29° 02.457' N, 80° 52.960' W
Flagler ENE 20156.6 mi40 ft29° 02.645' N, 80° 52.820' W
Flagler SE Inside 20156.6 mi38 ft29° 02.566' N, 80° 52.832' W
Flagler S6.6 mi40 ft29° 02.479' N, 80° 52.874' W
Flagler ESE 20156.7 mi40 ft29° 02.583' N, 80° 52.779' W
Flagler SE 20156.7 mi38 ft29° 02.517' N, 80° 52.813' W
Site #5_2011_SW10.0 mi65 ft29° 06.894' N, 80° 48.634' W

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

Nearby

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

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