You'll find Fishbone Landing in Cross City. It's a public boat ramp. Launching at Fishbone Landing is free. From Gainesville it's roughly 55 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Shired Island Boat Ramp & Recreational Area Boat Ramp in Cross City (2 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Cross City, FL |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | free |
State agency for boat ramps around Cross City: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Fishbone Landing is in Cross City, Florida. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Fishbone Landing.
Fishbone Landing is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Paddlers can usually use Fishbone Landing. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Shired Island Boat Ramp & Recreational Area Boat Ramp in Cross City (2 miles), McCormick Creek Boat Ramp in Chiefland (13 miles) and Azalea Camp Boat Ramp in Chiefland (13 miles).
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