Usher Landing gives you public access to the water in Chiefland, FL. It's inside Manatee Springs State Park. Gainesville is the nearest big city, about 41 miles away. Closest alternative: Manatee Springs State Park Boat Ramp in Chiefland (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Chiefland, FL |
| Park | Manatee Springs State Park |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Chiefland: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Usher Landing is in Chiefland, Florida. We only have the map location of Usher Landing from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
We have no fee details for Usher Landing, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Usher Landing.
Manatee Springs State Park Boat Ramp in Chiefland (under 1 mile), Azalea Camp Boat Ramp in Chiefland (1 mile) and shingle landing boat ramp in Trenton (11 miles).
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