County Road 40 Public Ramp (Yankeetown)

County Road 40 Public Ramp provides access to the Withlacoochee River, a large river system in Florida's Nature Coast region. Located in Yankeetown, Levy County, this ramp serves as a gateway to exploring 140 miles of river extending inland through relatively undeveloped landscape. The Withlacoochee is a significant waterway with a drainage area of 1,212 square miles and an average flow of 706 cubic feet per second, making it suitable for various recreational boating activities.

The river in this area experiences tidal influences as it approaches the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 141 miles downstream from this access point. With an average gradient of 0.8 feet per mile and average velocity of 2.83 feet per second, paddlers can expect moderate current conditions typical of coastal river systems. The water body classification as a Stream Order 6 river indicates a large, established waterway with sufficient depth and width for motorized and non-motorized recreational use.

Paddlers and boaters should be aware of the river's tidal nature in this lower reach, which can affect water levels and current direction throughout the day. The Withlacoochee River system is known for wildlife viewing opportunities, including manatees and diverse bird species. Access to this public ramp makes it a starting point for day trips or longer expeditions into Florida's coastal river ecosystems.