Brevard County, Florida ~ Boat Ramps

 

 

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Alex J. Goode Park Boat Ramp
1300 Northeast Bianca Drive
Palm Bay, FL 32910

GPS 28° 01' 47.24" N    80° 34' 58.12" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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The Alex J. Goode Park boat ramp along Turkey Creek is operated by the City of Palm Bay and gives access to the Indian River Lagoon. Amenities include; single launching lane, courtesy docks, hand launching of kayaks and canoes, larger picnic pavilion, picnic tables and restrooms.
A fishing pier is on site also.

 

 

 

Ballard Park & Boat Ramp
924 Thomas Barbour Drive
Melbourne, FL 32935

GPS 28° 07'31.02" N    80° 37'30.76" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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Ballard Park sits on 10 acres along the Indian River and the Eau Gallie River in Melbourne, Florida. Amenities and activities at the park include; 4 launching lane boat ramp, courtesy docks, probably close to 50 boat trailer parking spots with the overflow area, shoreline fishing, pavilion, grills, tennis courts, playground and restrooms.

 

 

 

Christenson's Landing Public Boat Ramp
5355 US Highway 1
Grant ~ Valkaria, FL 32949

GPS 27° 55'52.26" N    80° 31'34.80" W

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Christenson's Landing in Grant, Valkaria, Florida offers; 4 launching lanes, 44 paved boat trailer parking spaces, courtesy docks, hand launching and restrooms.

 

Claude Edge Front Street Park Boat Ramp
2210 Front Street
Melbourne, FL 32901

1-321-255-4608
( Leisure Services City of Melbourne )

GPS 28° 04'44.97" N    80° 36'02.31" W
( Entrance )

GPS 28° 04'46.99" N    80° 35'59.15" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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Operated by the City of Melbourne the Claude Edge Front Street Park boat ramp is along the Indian River and offers; 2 wide launching lanes, courtesy docks, 40 paved boat trailer parking spaces, picnic area and restrooms. A fishing pier is on site also.

 

 

 

Constitutional Bicentennial Park Boat Ramp
Closest intersection is:
   West Cocoa Beach Causeway & West End Road
   Cocoa Beach, FL 32920
Entrance to the ramp is 8/10ths of a mile west on West Cocoa Beach Causeway ( route 520 )
from the above intersection. Ramp is on the south side of the causeway

GPS 28° 21'27.36" N    80° 37'42.75" W
( Entrance )

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NOAA data is not reliable for this location.

The Constitutional Bicentennial Park boat ramp offers; Double wide ramp, access to the Banana River, courtesy docks, paved parking for about 25 trailers and port-o-lets.

 

Eddy Creek Boat Ramp ~ Primitive ~ Located within The Canaveral National Seashore

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Eddy Creek offers; Parking for 7 boat trailers, 9 parking spaces for vehicles ( the beach access lot has an additional 29 spaces ) and the restrooms are located across the road, at base of stairs to the beach..
A fishing pier is on site also.

 

Eau Gallie Causeway Boat Ramp
80 East Eau Gallie Boulevard ( SR-518 )
Melbourne, FL 32937

GPS 28°08'8.92"N  80°36'21.10"W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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The Eau Gallie Causeway boat ramp offers; 2 double wide ramps, parking for 40+/- trailers, courtesy docks, a couple of picnic tables at opposite ends of parking lot and port-o-lets.

 

 

Freddie Patrick Park Boat Ramp

Freddie Patrick Park offers; 8 launching lanes, 138 paved trailer parking spaces, courtesy docks, 2 small pavilions, washdown for boats, shoreline fishing, fish cleaning stations and restrooms.

John Jorgensen Landing Boat Ramp
5045 US Hwy 1
Grant, FL 32949

1-321-255-4400
Hours: Boat ramp is open 24 hours.

GPS 27° 56'14.95" N    80° 31'46.93" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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NOAA not reliable

 

The John Jorgensen Landing boat ramp along the western shores of the Indian River in Grant, Florida offers; 2 single lane ramps, courtesy docks, parking for about 25 boat trailers, picnic table and port-o-lets.

 

 

Kars Park Hand Launch ~ Public can use the hand launch for a small fee payable at store
East Hall Road and Audobon Road
Merritt Island, FL 32953

1-321-867-7967
Open 9-5

GPS 28° 26'06.20" N    80° 39'35.20" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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Kelly Park East & Boat Ramp
2550 North Banana River Drive
Merritt Island, FL 32952

1-321-455-1380

GPS 28° 24'07.70" N    80° 39'46.14" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

Hours:
7am - Dark
Ramp open 24 hours

 

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Video of the Kelly Park boat ramp.

 

 

 

Kennedy Point Park and Boat Launch
4915 South Washington Avenue
Titusville, FL 32780

1-321-264-5105
1-321-264-5037 ( Reservations )
Hours: 7am - Dark
Boat ramp is open 24 hours a day

GPS 28° 33'12.32" N    80° 47'42.18" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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Kennedy Point Park is 5.3 acres in size and is along the Indian River in Titusville, Florida. The park offers; 2 lane boat ramp, courtesy dock, about 40 spots for boat trailer parking, picnic pavilion, grills, shoreline fishing along a paved walkway, restrooms and wildlife viewing.

 

 

 

Kiwanis Island Park Boat Ramp
951 Kiwanis Island Park Road
Merritt Island, FL 32954

1-321-455-1380
Hours: 7am - 8pm except for special uses

GPS 28° 21'26.96" N    80° 40'41.41" W
( Entrance )

GPS 28° 21'30.59" N    80° 40'42.30" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

NOAA not reliable

 

Kiwanis Island Park in Merritt Island Florida consists of 18.5 acres and has a tremendous amount to offer in a realtively small area. Activities and amenities at the park include; double wide boat ramp, courtesy docks, hand launching of kayaks and canoes, fishing, picnic pavilions, wildlife viewing, playground, exercise trail, drinking fountains, benches, ball fields, tennis courts and restrooms.

 

 

 

Lee Wenner Park and Boat Ramp
300 Riveredge Boulevard
Cocoa, FL 32922

1-321-633-1874
Hours: Ramp is open 24 hours

GPS 28° 21'18.98" N    80° 43'21.45" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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Hours:
7am - Dark

Facilities reservations:
1-321-633-1874

Lee Wenner Park along the Indian River offers; 4 lane boat launch, courtesy docks, about 50 paved boat trailer parking spaces, pavilions, large grill at pavilion, picnic tables, restrooms, playground and "T" shaped dock are great for leisure inshore fishing.

 

 

 

Long Point Park Boat Ramp
700 Long Point Road
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

GPS 27° 52'23.98" N    80° 28'16.58" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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Manatee Cove Park & Hand Launching
4905 North Tropical Trail
Merritt Island, FL 32953

1-321-633-1874

GPS 28° 26'48.00" N    80° 43'14.37" W
( Hand launch area )

 

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Manatee Cove Park offers; Hand launching canoe or kayak and small fishing dock.

 

Marina Park Boat Ramp
501 Marina Road
Titusville, FL 32796

1-321-264-5105

GPS 28° 37'14.77" N    80° 48'40.75" W
( Entrance to boat ramp area off Marina Road)

GPS 28° 37'18.77" N    80° 48'35.57" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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NOAA

Titusville Marina Park sits on 20.3 acres along the Indian River. Amenities include; 3 boat ramp lanes open 24 hours, courtesy docks, 40 paved boat trailer parking spaces, shoreline fishing, picnic pavilions, playground, ball fields, skateboard park, wildlife viewing and restrooms.

McFarland Park & Small Boats Ramp
2060 Indian River Drive
Cocoa, FL 32922

Hours:
7am - Dark

GPS 28° 23'26.34" N    80° 44'28.78" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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McFarland Park offers; Ramp for launching of small boats, 7 parking spaces, sheltered picnic area and fishing dock. No restrooms at this location.

 

 

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Boat Ramps
State Road 402 ( 5 miles east of Titusville )
Titusville, FL 32782

1-321-861-0667 ( General # )
1-321-861-0669 ( Visitors Center )

Hours:
Sunrise to Sunset

Fees:
No fees in general to get into refuge
Fees do apply at the boat ramps and
Black Point Wildlife Drive

Visitor Center Hours:
8:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday

BE SURE to get your self issued fishing permit prior to going fishing at MINWR ( Merrittt Island National Wildlife Refuge ). These are available through their website, at the kiosks on site and at the boat ramps themselves. Do not just put it in your pocket without signing ~ This is the way in which MINWR gets fishermen to understand that there are additional regulations that apply at this location

Launches from Kennedy Space Center will close portions of the refuge from time to time.

140,000 acres, established in 1963 as part of a buffer zone for NASA activities at The Kennedy Space Center

Beginning of the listings which are within the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Bairs Cove Boat Ramp
Off of SR 3 on the
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

GPS 28° 43'58.80" N    80° 45'24.97" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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Beacon 42 Boat Ramp
1.5 miles north of the Haulover Canal off
SR 3 ( West shore Mosquito Lagoon )

GPS 28° 45'22.52" N    80° 45'57.82" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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The Beacon 42 ramp offers; About 30 spots for boat trailer parking. No courtesy docks or restrooms at this location.

 

 

Bio Lab Boat Ramp
On Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Marguerite off of Courtenay Parkway North

GPS 28° 42'23.88" N    80° 43'15.04" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

The Bio Lab boat ramp on the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge gives access to the Mosquito Lagoon and offers; single launching lane ramp, courtesy dock and parking for 25 +/-. No restrooms at this location.

 

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This video needs to be updated due to recent improvements at this location.

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WSEG Boat Ramp ~ Unimproved

GPS 28° 47'05.20" N    80° 47'15.46" W
( Intersection of access road and Rt 3 )

GPS 28° 47'23.71" N    80° 47'15.46" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

Located along the Mosquito lagoon within the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge the WSEG ramp is mostly used for hand launching of kayaks, canoes and small boats. Parking for about 5 trailers. No docks or restrooms at this location. Tiger Shoals would be about a 2 mile paddle to the northeast. This is considered a good area for trout and redfish.

 

End of the listings which are within the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Mims Launch ~ Natural Dirt
2010 Jones Avenue
Mims, Fl 32754

1-321-264-5105
Boat ramp is open 24 hours

GPS 28° 40'39.84" N    80° 49'35.26" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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Mims launch is a .75 acre park offering a natural dirt ramp leading into the Indian River Lagoon, parking for about 10 trailers, shoreline fishing and wildlife viewing. The boat ramp is open 24 hours a day. No dock or restrooms at this location.

 

 

Parrish Park ~ Titusville
On the A. Max Brewer Causeway
Titusville, FL 32796

1-321-264-5105

Hours:
7am - Dark

Boat ramp is open 24 hours a day.

GPS 28° 37'24.70" N    80° 47'43.40" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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Parrish Park is on SR-402 at the A. Max Brewer Causeway sitting on 36.6 acres the park offers;
6 launching lanes which are lighted, courtesy docks, 8 small picnic pavilions, canoeing, kayaking, fishing deck, 11 family picnic shelters, drinking fountain, restrooms, 46 car parking spaces, 47 boat trailer parking spaces, sunbathing and bird watching.
A fishing pier is on site also.

 

Pineda Landing
5995 North US 1
Melbourne, FL 32940

1-321-255-4400
Hours: Boat ramp open 24 hours

GPS 28° 12'23.88" N    80° 39'41.34" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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Located along the Indian River the Pineda Landing facility offers; 2 launching lanes, courtesy docks, probably parking about 45 boat trailers and restrooms.

 

 

Pollak Park Boat Ramp
1201 Main Street NE
Palm Bay, FL 32905

321-952-3443

GPS 28° 01'56.14" N    80° 34'57.86" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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Pollak Park boat ramp is operated by the City of Palm Bay and offers; easy access to the Indian River Lagoon for smaller boats ( watch clearance of the railroad & US 1 bridges to the east ), restrooms, picnic pavilion, grills, playground and about 10 +/- designated boat trailer parking spaces.
You can also fish from the docks here with respect of boat launching and landing.

 

 

 

Port St John Boat Ramp
6650 North Cocoa Boulevard
Port St John, FL 32927

1-321-264-5105

Ramp open 24/7
Remainder of park open 7am - dark

GPS 28° 28'30.37" N    80° 45'59.61" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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The Port St John boat ramp sits on 1.17 acres and offers; 2 launching lanes, courtesy dock, parking for about 30 boat trailers. Fishing on the shoreline along with wildlife viewing are two main activities at this location. No rerstrooms at this location.

 

 

Rodney S. Ketcham Park
998 Mullet Road
Port Canaveral, FL 32920

GPS 28° 24'31.19" N    80° 37'52.08" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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Rodney S. Ketcham Park offers; 2 launching lanes, courtesy docks, 28 paved boat trailer parking spaces, picnic pavilions, shoreline fishing and restrooms.

See video of the Rodney Ketcham Park boat ramp.

 

 

 

Ramp Road Park
528 Ramp Road
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

GPS 28° 18'32.30" N    80° 36'50.96" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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Ramp Road Park sits on 3 acres and offers; 2 launching lanes, picnic area, playground, fishing dock and restrooms. Very close to the Thousand Islands area, which has fabulous fishing.

 

 

 

Rodney Ketcham
998 Mullet Road
Port Canaveral, FL 32920

GPS 28° 24'31.19" N    80° 37'52.08" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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Rodney Ketcham Park offers; 2 launching lanes, courtesy docks, 28 paved boat trailer parking spaces, picnic pavilions, shoreline fishing and restrooms. From this location it is about a 3.5 mile straight shot to the open Atlantic waters.

 

 

 

Scottsmoor Landing
2400 Huntington Avenue
Scottsmoor, FL 32754

1-321-264-5105

GPS 28° 46'13.58" N    80° 50'44.75" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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The Scottsmoor Landing area sits on 3 acres along the Indian River Lagoon and offers. A boat ramp which is only suitable for boats less than 18 feet in length, shoreline fishing, wildlife viewing, picnic area, benches, port-o-lets and parking for about 15 vehicles with trailers and 19 car parking spaces.

 

 

Sebastian Inlet State Recreation Area Boat Ramp
9700 South A1A
Melbourne Beach FL 32951

1-321-984-4852

Hours;
24 hours a day 365 days a year

Fees: Call: 1-321-984-4852

GPS 27° 51'53.64" N    80° 27'03.44" W
( Entrance )

GPS 27° 51'01.48" N    80° 27'14.00" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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Map of Sebastian Inlet State Park

Park is on both sides of the inlet

Sebastian Fishing Museum Hours
10:00am - 4:00pm 7 days a week

The ramp is technically in Indian River County, it is included here since the area spans the county line.

Additional small fees apply for use of the boat ramp at Sebastian Inlet State Recreation Area.

Sebastian Inlet State Recreation Area offers; 3 lane boat ramp, courtesy docks, parking for about 35-40 boat trailers, canoeing, kayaking, beaches, fishing, surf fishing, surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, shelling, sunbathing, birding, camping, RV, fishing, treasure museums, picnic tables, picnic pavilions, showers day visitors, swimming, playground and restrooms.
There are both a fishing pier and jetty fishing at this facility also.

Indian River Lagoon on the western side and the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern.

 

 

 

 

1st Street Ramp
4727 1st Street
Grant, FL 32949

1-321-255-4400
Hours: Boat ramp is open 24 hours.

GPS 27° 55'45.05" N    80° 31'30.98" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

 

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The First Street ramp offers; Single launching lane, courtesy dock and parking for about 6 boat trailers. Launch your kayak or canoe here. No restrooms at this location.

 

 

6th Street Ramp
Closest intersection is;
   6th Street & Pine Street
   Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

GPS 28° 03'45.17" N    80° 33'49.87" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

The 6th Street ramp is operated by the City of Melbourne Beach and offers;, single launching lane and very limited parking for boat trailers. No restrooms at this location. The access is narrow and you may have to back down about 220' to the ramp.

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