Crystal River Florida Animals

4.5/5
(103) · Nature reserve in Crystal River, United States
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Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge establishes and maintains critical habitat for the Florida manatee and protects unspoiled estuarine habitat …

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4.5/5 · 103 reviews
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Apr 4, 2024
I went kayaking here with my son. It was quite different from Crystal River, where we had kayaked last year. That was a nice trip, but for much of the time you are going past someone's backyard. The …Full review by limerboy1
Feb 3, 2024
Beautiful place to explore and see manatees, however, roughly 1/2 of the motor boats out were speeding right through the exact locations where we had just spotted these slow, docile animals. Saw a yo…Full review by avienna2
Jul 28, 2022
Lovely foliage and water. Map to the featured scenic ‘Crack’ at the kayak rental place was totally inadequate. I soon became lost (no reception, no signage) and paddled 3+ hours looking for it. Final…Full review by ginabQ1840JZ

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Hi, Can you tell me if there’s a place to rent kayaks or sup boards close to Chassahowitzka park? We would like to …
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Hi, Can you tell me if there’s a place to rent kayaks or sup boards close to Chassahowitzka park? We would like to rent them and go see some manatees. Thank you, Janis
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We went to Chassahowitzka with Crystal River Kayak and Dive Center. Give John Young a call at (352) 795 - 2255.
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Answer by jwatson958 · Jul 4, 2019
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Are we able to launch power boats
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Yes.... not a 52 foot yacht....but avg 22 center console no problem....
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Are there hiking trails here? If not are there any in the area? Thanks
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I don't know. Sorry this answer has taken so long. We were there just to paddle but if you call them or Google them you should be able to find out.
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