This kayak launch at Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park provides access to a scenic 0. 25-mile spring run with exceptional water clarity (averaging 72°F year-round) that connects Gilchrist Blue Spring to the Santa Fe River.

Swimming and wading are restricted to a designated area within the main spring headspring, while paddling is the primary activity permitted in the spring run itself.

The park offers amenities including picnic pavilions, camping facilities, and a bathhouse, though water activities were temporarily unavailable as of October 2025 due to construction renovations.