Bill Kieth Preserve Kayak Beach, Fort Lauderdale FL: Fees, Hours, Lanes

Quick AnswerFWC inventory marks this ramp as no fee required (not verified; call first). Not yet verified by phone
From the FWC boat ramp inventory, read Oct 26, 2026. FWC does not date its fee entries.

Key Facts

Launch fee: FWC inventory marks this ramp as no fee required (not verified; call first)
Fee collected by: Not listed
Parking fee: No fee published, call first
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset (per FWC inventory)
Lanes: Not listed
Type: Hand launch only
Water body: New River
Address: 1720 SW 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Owner: City of Fort Lauderdale
Status: Listed as Open for Business by FWC. Not confirmed by phone
Phone: Not listed in FWC inventory
Coordinates: 26.09932, -80.16486

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Questions

How much does it cost to launch at Bill Kieth Preserve Kayak Beach?

FWC inventory marks this ramp as no fee required (not verified; call first). The inventory does not date its fee entries and we have not confirmed this by phone, so call the owner before you go.

Is Bill Kieth Preserve Kayak Beach open?

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission inventory lists it as Open for Business. The inventory was derived from a 2009 dataset and individual entries carry no check date, so confirm hours and closures with the owner.

Who runs Bill Kieth Preserve Kayak Beach?

The FWC inventory lists the owner as City of Fort Lauderdale. Call before you go to confirm the fee, hours and any closures.

Can I launch a kayak at Bill Kieth Preserve Kayak Beach?

The FWC inventory lists this as a hand launch only, which means no trailered boats. We have not confirmed kayak or canoe rules by phone.

More like this: Kayak And Hand Launch Sites In Broward County.

Also see all boat ramps in Fort Lauderdale.

Sources

Basics on this page come from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC-FWRI) boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation. "Verified by phone" appears only after we confirm with the owner. How we verify.

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