Kayak and canoe launches on Atlantic Ocean, Florida
8 launch sites on Atlantic Ocean from FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. 8 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches.
Fees: 3 list no fee, 4 list a fee, 1 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Anne'S Beach Paddlecraft Access East · Hand launch / carry-in
No fee listed by FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Natural (dirt, sand or mud)
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 9 m (30 ft), straight line
- Natural bank (dirt, sand or mud): wear sandals or water shoes with grippy soles that stay on in mud. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Anne'S Beach Paddlecraft Access West · Hand launch / carry-in
No fee listed by FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Natural (dirt, sand or mud)
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 10 m (30 ft), straight line
- Natural bank (dirt, sand or mud): wear sandals or water shoes with grippy soles that stay on in mud. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park - Kayak Beach (Area 1) · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: $8 (attendant) (FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 292 m (960 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -2 ft (about 0% average grade)
- Very long carry (over about 200 m): plan on a cart, or make two trips with gear first. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Curry Hammock State Park Canoe/Kayak Launch · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: $4.50 (attendant) (FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Gravel
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 60 m (200 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- +0 ft (about 0% average grade)
- Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (REI Expert Advice)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Fort Zachary Taylor Paddle Craft Beach · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: $6 (attendant) (FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Natural (dirt, sand or mud)
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 130 m (430 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -0 ft (about 0% average grade)
- Long carry: a kayak cart or stern wheels saves your back on a long, fairly flat walk. (REI Expert Advice)
- Natural bank (dirt, sand or mud): wear sandals or water shoes with grippy soles that stay on in mud. (REI Expert Advice)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Long Key State Park - Kayak Beach · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Gravel
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 207 m (680 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -1 ft (about 0% average grade)
- Very long carry (over about 200 m): plan on a cart, or make two trips with gear first. (REI Expert Advice)
- Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (REI Expert Advice)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Marathon Oceanfront Park Kayak Launch Dock · Hand launch / carry-in
No fee listed by FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Wood
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 355 m (1160 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -6 ft (about 0% average grade)
- Very long carry (over about 200 m): plan on a cart, or make two trips with gear first. (REI Expert Advice)
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Sombrero Beach Kayak Launch · Hand launch / carry-in
Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 262 m (860 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- +0 ft (about 0% average grade)
- Very long carry (over about 200 m): plan on a cart, or make two trips with gear first. (REI Expert Advice)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Florida paddling rules
Registration, permits, life jackets and AIS stickers
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Data shown as published by the agency or mapped source; launch details and fees change, so check the official source before you go.