Do Citrus County docks near Kings Bay need DEP or special review?

Some locations near springs or manatee zones require DEP or additional review. We include compliance drawings and typical steps with your quote.

How do floating docks behave in spring-fed current?

They rise and fall with water level and track steady current. We size anchors and choose hinge/pipe-sleeve systems for narrow approaches common in Crystal River and Homosassa.

Are floating docks manatee-friendly?

Yes—we recommend quiet egress, soft bumpers and slow-zone awareness. Designs consider manatee routes and posted zones.

What’s a typical Citrus installation timeline?

Once permits are cleared, most straightforward installs complete in a day; complex anchoring or tight canal layouts can add time.

Citrus County Floating Docks & Drive-On Ports

Purpose-built for Crystal River, Homosassa, Ozello & Chassahowitzka: modular floating docks, drive-on boat & PWC ports, pontoon ports, ProTect’R™ canopies and swim rafts—installed by a local team that knows your tides and springs.

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Floating dock and port options sized for Crystal River & Homosassa canals and rivers — Modular sections sized for spring-fed rivers, tidal creeks and canal homes in Citrus County.

Why Citrus homeowners go floating

Handles tide + spring flow

Platforms ride Gulf tides and steady flow in Kings Bay/Homosassa. Hinge or pipe-sleeve kits keep alignment tight in narrow approaches.

Salt/brackish smart

UV-stable, foam-filled shells with corrosion-resistant hardware—built for sun, brackish water and daily use.

Grow as you go

Start with a lounge dock; add a PWC, boat or pontoon port later—no tear-out required.

Local conditions: Crystal River, Homosassa & Chassahowitzka

Hot season: mid-May → early Oct; highs often upper-80s to near 90°F—ideal for daily use. Dry-dock your hull between runs.
Rainy season: summer afternoons pop storms; floating systems ride level changes—no re-leveling.
Mild winter: crisp mornings during manatee season; less growth on ports vs in-water mooring.
Storm prep: June–Nov hurricane window—modular layouts + proper anchoring speed prep and recovery.

Guidance reflects Citrus County norms (Crystal River/Homosassa).

Drive-on boat port integrated with a floating dock on a spring-fed river in Citrus County — Drive-on keeps boats and PWCs high and dry through summer rains and winter tides.

Popular Citrus add-ons

PWC / Jet Ski ports for quick spring runs and Gulf hops
Boat ports sized for bay/flats boats and shallow-draft skiffs
Pontoon & tritoon ports — power-free, drive-on convenience
ProTect’R™ canopies — shade + summer storm protection
Steps, cleats, bumpers, ladders for narrow canals and spring channels

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Drive-on PWC port attached to a floating dock in a Citrus County canal — Solo launch, quick rinse, no fouling—perfect for Crystal River canals.

Install notes for Citrus sites

Approach, tide & current

We set port position and bow-stop for Gulf tides, spring flow in Kings Bay/Homosassa and tight Ozello turns. Anchoring matches your shoreline (seawall/pilings/floating).

Manatee-aware layouts

Quiet egress, soft edges and slow-zone awareness for manatee habitats around Crystal River.

Permitting

Many modular additions are straightforward. We outline drawings, setbacks and typical steps as part of your quote—tailored to Citrus County waters.

Neighborhood fit

Low-profile installs that look great from Three Sisters Springs to the Homosassa River and Ozello Trail.

Citrus County service area

We install throughout Citrus County: Crystal River, Homosassa, Ozello, Chassahowitzka and Inglis/Yankeetown. South toward Hernando Beach; east toward Weeki Wachee.

Looking nearby? See Hernando: Hernando floating docks.

Local photos & projects

Modular floating dock foundation with space for a future boat port in Crystal River — Dock foundation ready for a future port.

Drive-on boat port integrated with floating dock near Kings Bay — Clean drive-on integration for spring-fed channels.

Pontoon port sized for tritoon with Gulf access from Homosassa — Pontoon/tritoon port — no lift power required.

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Get a free Citrus County design & quote

Tell us your canal/river, shoreline type (seawall/pilings), boat/PWC and goals. We’ll send a simple layout and a clear price.