King's Bay Park
King's Bay Park
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8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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MITCHELL H
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Family
This park is very nice, You can either park and pay in there lots at park or at nearby lots for free, all of which are clearly marked for visitors, enjoy the nice park or lauch your Kayak, and there is a nice trail.
Written 13 February 2024
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Donna B
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Jan 2024 • Friends
Like other first-time visitors who reported about the $50 parking ticket, I am hoping to help others not make the same mistake. I went with an out-of-state friend who was visiting. I have only been to Crystal River a few times since I moved to Florida. Neither one of us can walk for long distances. We never saw any manatees. We apparently parked in the King's Bay overflow lot. The sign was very confusing and we thought the parking fee was only if you were launching a kayak or other vessel. We did look around to see if there were any parking pay machines and did not see any. I called the city manager and spoke to the the park ranger supervisor and did not get anywhere. The park ranger told me "you'll never get the perfect sign". I suggested a sign that says "Anyone who parks in this lot must pay for parking" or something similar would be nice. Most people will only see the top of the sign as they are entering the parking lot if they see it at all. I hope other senior citizens avoid this place so they don't get ripped off. We went to Three Sisters Springs park a couple of days later and finally saw the manatees. Great experience over there. If you go to Three Sisters be sure to park in the Bank of America lot and it is a short walk to where you pick up the shuttle, there are signs posted in the shopping center that you can't park there. I wish I had read the reviews before I went over to King's Pay. We went to Three Sisters first but the last entry was at 3:30 p.m. I read in another review that if you try to contest the ticket, the judge will order you to pay $500 so under protest I suppose I will have to pay it.
Written 6 February 2024
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Colefamily6
Pace, FL49 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We were targeted by parking enforcement here. The park was ridiculously busy and trucks hauling kayak trailers parked all over. We did not see any signs that said pay to park. We asked someone if the manatees were close and were told no, they went further out in the river because it was warmer day. We went to the bathroom and left. We weren’t there for even 10mins and received a $50 ticket. This is a prime example of targeting. Beware visiting Crystal River and are not forgiving. If you contest the ticket and lose (which I was told by a LE supervisor a judge would never dismiss it) you have to pay an additional $500. We will never visit Crystal River again.
Written 2 February 2024
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JimmyJackk
San Marcos, CA5,183 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Really nice Park. Good place to take the kids and go for a walk or a walk with your dog. A very scenic area highly recommend visiting this beautiful place.
Written 12 March 2023
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Z Douglas
3 contributions
Mar 2023
The park was really clean and a great place for a picnic after our manatee snorkel trip. The only downside was the limit parking that you do have to pay for. Luckily we were able to find a spot nearby that was free to park and just walked. Lots of picnic tables, a great playground for kids, and a great place to see manatees and other wildlife
Written 6 March 2023
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susan jane T
11 contributions
Feb 2021
Nice place to have a picnic and see manatees. They have lots of music and food events that are popular with the locals. Close to the springs. You can rent boats and kayaks.
Written 6 March 2021
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Mazma5
Georgia441 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
This park was right next door to where we were staying so we went daily. We saw a manatee, fish, and a small alligator. Many people launched their kayaks from here. It was a small and quiet park.
Written 18 February 2021
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Celeste B
37 contributions
Nov 2020
Great kayak launch, clean rest rooms, but the parking kiosk was a real pain to use. After messing with it for about 10 minutes I was only able to get an hour. Fortunately, I did not get a ticket.
Written 21 December 2020
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Sjstek
Cincinnati, OH44 contributions
Nov 2020 • Family
I took a kayak tour and the company said to meet them at Kings Bay Park. It was a great trip, but I came back to a parking ticket! There are NO signs to state this a Pay to Park lot. The actual machine was hidden from view behind some trees. I won’t be back and that’s unfortunate for all of the water sports companies who are trying to make a living there.
Written 2 December 2020
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jbwhitehouse
Dallas, TX1,861 contributions
Nov 2020
This park is lovely with clean restrooms, playground area, water board rentals opportunities and more. We went to try to see some manatees, but on November 7th we didn't see any. Still it is a lovely area and interesting to watch the boats and birds.
Written 10 November 2020
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MauiMamma2016
Castle Rock, CO2 contributions
Wondering if Kayaks are available for rent at King's Bay park to take our own tour of nearby springs or do we need to sign up for a tour?
Dena P
Tampa, FL157 contributions
You can rent a kayak at Crystal River Kayak Company
Hello, I need to know if they allow dogs because I have one service dog, and one non service. But I do have a dog stroller and I don’t know who else to ask, the parks phone number is invalid
Jeff G
Atlanta, GA13 contributions
Yes they do as long as they are on a leash
Is there a boat launch?
Cindy C
Stuart, FL290 contributions
I think there was a boat launch, but I would call them to be sure.
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