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Kayak And Hand Launch Sites In Florida

From the state ramp inventory. Checked October 2026.

Quick Answer869 hand launch sites are listed in Florida across 61 counties. FWC marks 209 as fee-required; none of the fees are confirmed by phone yet. The Florida wildlife agency (FWC) inventory marks these as hand launch only, which means no trailered boats. That covers the sites paddlers use, but we have not confirmed kayak, canoe or paddleboard rules at any of them by phone.

Counties With The Most Kayak And Hand Launch Sites

All Counties A To Z

Alachua County

3 sites listed

Baker County

2 sites listed

Bay County

20 sites listed

Brevard County

30 sites listed

Broward County

20 sites listed

Calhoun County

2 sites listed

Charlotte County

11 sites listed

Citrus County

9 sites listed

Clay County

9 sites listed

Collier County

17 sites listed

Columbia County

2 sites listed

DeSoto County

1 site listed

Dixie County

4 sites listed

Duval County

39 sites listed

Escambia County

24 sites listed

Flagler County

9 sites listed

Franklin County

33 sites listed

Gilchrist County

4 sites listed

Glades County

2 sites listed

Gulf County

3 sites listed

Hamilton County

5 sites listed

Hardee County

1 site listed

Hernando County

7 sites listed

Highlands County

3 sites listed

Hillsborough County

30 sites listed

Indian River County

7 sites listed

Jackson County

8 sites listed

Jefferson County

4 sites listed

Lafayette County

6 sites listed

Lake County

23 sites listed

Lee County

39 sites listed

Leon County

9 sites listed

Levy County

7 sites listed

Liberty County

5 sites listed

Madison County

8 sites listed

Manatee County

19 sites listed

Marion County

20 sites listed

Martin County

16 sites listed

Miami-Dade County

24 sites listed

Monroe County

16 sites listed

Nassau County

3 sites listed

Okaloosa County

17 sites listed

Orange County

14 sites listed

Osceola County

7 sites listed

Palm Beach County

32 sites listed

Pasco County

15 sites listed

Pinellas County

41 sites listed

Polk County

13 sites listed

Putnam County

8 sites listed

Santa Rosa County

22 sites listed

Sarasota County

43 sites listed

Seminole County

8 sites listed

St. Johns County

17 sites listed

St. Lucie County

14 sites listed

Suwannee County

7 sites listed

Taylor County

20 sites listed

Union County

1 site listed

Volusia County

44 sites listed

Wakulla County

16 sites listed

Walton County

13 sites listed

Washington County

13 sites listed

Fees At A Glance

RampWater BodyCountyLaunch FeeParking FeeHow ChargedRates Dated
Osceola National Forest - The Landings Group Camp Area Canoe Launch (Registered Campers Only)Ocean PondBaker CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstPre-Paid Permit Only-
Camp Helen State Park Kayak RentalsOwner's page checkedLake PowellBay CountyFWC lists $4 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant or Drop Box-
Camp Helen State Park Public Kayak AccessOwner's page checkedPowell LakeBay CountyFWC lists $4 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant or Drop Box-
Saint Andrews State Park - Kayak BeachOwner's page checkedGrand Lagoon - St. Andrew BayBay CountyFWC lists $8 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
NASA Kennedy Athletic, Recreational & Social (KARS) Park Kayal Launch Beach (PERMIT REQUIRED)Owner's page checkedBanana RiverBrevard CountyFWC lists $5 Per Person (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Sebastian Inlet State Park - Bayside Marina Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedIndian River LagoonBrevard CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
George English Park - Kayak Launch BeachMiddle RiverBroward CountyFWC lists $3 per hour (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only-
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park - Kayak Launch and RentalsOwner's page checkedHugh Taylor Birch State ParkBroward CountyFWC lists $6 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Markham Park - Paddlecraft Launching AreaMarkham Park LakeBroward CountyFWC lists $3 per person entry fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
S.S. Holland Park - Paddlecraft Launch DockIntracoastal WaterwayBroward CountyFWC lists $1 per hour (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter-
Sullivan Park Kayak Launch DockHillsboro CanalBroward CountyFWC lists $1 (rate note: per hour/1st 4 free) (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter-
T.Y. (Tupeekeegee Yugnee) Park Peddle Boat Rental and Paddlecraft LaunchT.Y. Park LakeBroward CountyFWC lists $20 per person weekends (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
West Lake Park - Small Craft Launch (No Motors)West Lake (Hollywood)Broward CountyFWC lists $3 per person weekends (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Don Pedro Island State Park - Land Base Kayak Access (CALL AHEAD 941-964-0375)Owner's page checkedLemon BayCharlotte CountyFWC lists $3 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Park Kayak Launch DockLemon BayCharlotte CountyFWC lists $0.75 per hour (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only-
Stump Pass Beach State Park Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedLemon BayCharlotte CountyFWC lists $3 (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Chassahowitzka River Canoe LaunchChassahowitzka RiverCitrus CountyFWC lists $5 without trailer (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant or Drop Box-
Crystal River Kayak Company (Kayak Launch Dock)Crystal River - Kings BayCitrus CountyFWC lists $15 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Hunter Springs Park Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedCrystal River - Kings BayCitrus CountyFWC lists $5 (rate note: per boat, plus park) (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Kings Bay Park Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedCrystal River - Kings BayCitrus CountyFWC lists $5 (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter-
Jennings State Forest - Ellis Ford Paddling AccessBlack Creek North ForkClay CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Jennings State Forest - Indian Ford Paddling AccessBlack Creek North ForkClay CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Jennings State Forest - Knights Landing Paddling AccessBlack Creek North ForkClay CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Jennings State Forest - Powell Ford Paddling AccessBlack Creek North ForkClay CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Mike Roess Goldhead Brach State Park Canoe Beach (Long Portage)Owner's page checkedLittle Lake JohnsonClay CountyFWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Barefoot Beach Preserve & Park Canoe/Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedLittle Hickory BayCollier CountyFWC lists $8 per day (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Collier-Seminole State Park - Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedBlackwater River - Ten Thousand IslandsCollier CountyFWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Faka Union River Paddling TrailOwner's page checkedFaka Union RiverCollier CountyFWC lists $3 (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Isles of Capri Paddlecraft ParkOwner's page checkedTarpon BayCollier CountyFWC lists $4 per day (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Margood Harbor Park Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedGoodland BayCollier CountyFWC lists $4 per day (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Outdoor Resorts of Chokoloskee - Kayak/Canoe Beach RampChokoloskee BayCollier CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
O'Leno State Park Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedSanta Fe River (Columbia County)Columbia CountyFWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Canoe Outpost - Peace River, Inc. (Paid Customers Only - Call Ahead)Peace RiverDeSoto CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Huguenot Memorial Park - Non-Motorized Boat Beach Access PointsOwner's page checkedAtlantic OceanDuval CountyFWC lists $5 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park Fish Management Area- Kayak Launch DockOwner's page checkedHanna Park LakeDuval CountyFWC lists $5 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Little Talbot Island State Park - Campround Paddlecraft Launch (Registered Campers Only)Owner's page checkedNot listedDuval CountyFWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Little Talbot Island State Park - Kayak Amelia Non-Motorized LaunchSimpson CreekDuval CountyFWC lists $5 per kayak (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Adventures Perdido River (Call Ahead 850-968-5529)Perdido RiverEscambia CountyFWC lists $10 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Big Lagoon State Park - Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedBig LagoonEscambia CountyFWC lists $6 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Bald Point State Park - Ochlockonee Bay Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedOchlockonee BayFranklin CountyFWC lists $4 (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter-
Bald Point State Park - Tucker Lake Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedTucker LakeFranklin CountyFWC lists $4 (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Otter Springs Park and Campground Canoe LaunchSuwannee RiverGilchrist CountyFWC lists $3 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedSanta Fe RiverGilchrist CountyFWC lists $6 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Big Shoals State Park Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedSuwannee RiverHamilton CountyFWC lists $4 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center - Canoe/Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedSuwannee RiverHamilton CountyFWC lists $5 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Paynes Creek Historic State Park - Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedPeace RiverHardee CountyFWC lists $3 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Alfred A McKethan Pine Island Beach ParkOwner's page checkedGulf Of AmericaHernando CountyFWC lists $5 (rate note: $5.00/day or $53.25/year) (unverified)No fee published, call firstPay to Park Phone App Only-
Bayport Park Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedWeeki Wachee RiverHernando CountyFWC lists $10 (rate note: $10.00/day or $53.25/year) (unverified)No fee published, call firstPay-By-Phone Only-
Linda Pederson Park Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedJenkins CreekHernando CountyFWC lists $5 (rate note: $5.00/day or $53.25/year) (unverified)No fee published, call firstPay-By-Phone Only-
Rogers Park Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedWeeki Wachee RiverHernando CountyFWC lists $10 (rate note: $10.00/day or $53.25/year) (unverified)No fee published, call firstPay to Park Phone App Only-
Weeki Wachi Springs State Park - Kayak Put-In (Reservations Required - One Way Only)Weeki Wachee RiverHernando CountyFWC lists $8 Pay Per Person (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Alafia River State Park - North Lakes Kayak AccessOwner's page checkedSouth Prong of Alafia RiverHillsborough CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Alafia River State Park - South Prong Kayak AccessOwner's page checkedSouth Prong of Alafia RiverHillsborough CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Alderman's Ford Park Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedAlafia RiverHillsborough CountyFWC lists $2 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
E.G. Simmons Park - Canoe/Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedTampa Bay - Eastern ShoreHillsborough CountyFWC lists $2 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Edward Medard Park - Canoe/Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedEdward Medard ParkHillsborough CountyFWC lists $5 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Hillsborough River State Park - Pavillion 3 Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedHillsborough RiverHillsborough CountyFWC lists $6 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Hillsborough River State Park - Cedar Landing Canoe Launch (Registered Campers Only)Owner's page checkedHillsborough RiverHillsborough CountyFWC lists $6 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Hillsborough River State Park - Pavillion 26 Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedHillsborough RiverHillsborough CountyFWC lists $6 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Lake Park - Lake Catherine Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedLake CatherineHillsborough CountyFWC lists $2 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Lake Park - Lake Starvation Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedLake StarvationHillsborough CountyFWC lists $2 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Lake Rogers Park Canoe AccessOwner's page checkedLake RogersHillsborough CountyFWC lists $2 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Lettuce Lake Regional Park - Canoe Launch and RentalsOwner's page checkedHillsborough River - Lettuce LakeHillsborough CountyFWC lists $2 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Lithia Springs Park Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedAlafia RiverHillsborough CountyFWC lists $2 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Little Manatee River State Park - Pavillion #1 Alternative Canoe Launch (Call Office)Owner's page checkedLittle Manatee RiverHillsborough CountyFWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)Owner's page checkedLittle Manatee RiverHillsborough CountyFWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Trout Creek Park Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedUpper Hillsborough RiverHillsborough CountyFWC lists $2 (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Upper Tampa Bay Park - Visitor Center Kayak/Canoe Launch DockOwner's page checkedDouble Branch CreekHillsborough CountyFWC lists $2 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Sebastian Inlet State Park - Coconut Point Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedIndian River LagoonIndian River CountyFWC lists $8 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Lily Pad Adventures (Call Ahead 850-326-4884)Chipola River - UpperJackson CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Allen Mill Pond (Lafayette Blue Springs State Park) Canoe LaunchSuwannee RiverLafayette CountyFWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Troy Spring State Park - Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedSuwannee RiverLafayette CountyFWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Lake Louisa State Park - Bear Lake Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedBear Lake (Clermont)Lake CountyFWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Lake Louisa State Park - Cabin Canoe Launch at Dixie Lake (Registered Campers Only)Owner's page checkedDixie LakeLake CountyFWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Lake Louisa State Park - Campground Canoe Launch at Dixie Lake (Registered Campers Only)Owner's page checkedDixie LakeLake CountyFWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Lake Louisa State Park - Campground Canoe Launch at Lake HammondOwner's page checkedLake HammondLake CountyFWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Lake Louisa State Park - Dixie Lake Day Use Area Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedDixie LakeLake CountyFWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Seminole State Forest - Blackwater Creek Canoe LaunchBlackwater CreekLake CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Bowditch Point Park Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedMatanzas PassLee CountyFWC lists $2 per hour (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter-
Caloosahatchee Regional Park - Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedCaloosahatchee RiverLee CountyFWC lists $5 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Estero River OutfittersEstero RiverLee CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park - Kayak Launch - Half Mile Long PortageOwner's page checkedCaloosahatchee RiverLee CountyFWC lists $5 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Imperial River Canoe & Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedImperial RiverLee CountyFWC lists $2 per day (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter-
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive Kayak Site EastOwner's page checkedSanibel BayouLee CountyFWC lists $10 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive Kayak Site WestOwner's page checkedHardworking BayouLee CountyFWC lists $10 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Lee County Manatee Park Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedCaloosahatchee River - Orange RiverLee CountyFWC lists $5 (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter-
Lovers Key State Park - Little Carlos Pass Kayak AccessOwner's page checkedEstero BayLee CountyFWC lists $8 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Lovers Key State Park - Main Lagoon Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedEstero BayLee CountyFWC lists $8 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Mound House Kayak Launch (Limited Days and Hours)Estero BayLee CountyFWC lists $10 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
San Carlos Bay Bunche Beach Preserve Paddle Craft LaunchOwner's page checkedSan Carlos BayLee CountyFWC lists $2 per hour (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter-
Sanibel Bowman's Beach Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedOld Blind PassLee CountyFWC lists $5 per hour (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter-
Apalachicola National Forest - Silver Lake Recreational Area Non-Motorized Boat AccessOwner's page checkedSilver Lake (Leon County)Leon CountyFWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park - Canoe Access SiteOwner's page checkedSt. Marks River Upstream of Natural BridgeLeon CountyFWC lists $3 (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Andrews Wildlife Management Area Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedSuwannee RiverLevy CountyFWC lists $6 (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Fanning Springs State Park Canoe/Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedSuwannee RiverLevy CountyFWC lists $6 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Manatee Springs State Park - Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedSuwannee RiverLevy CountyFWC lists $6 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Madison Blue Spring State Park Canoe / Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedWithlacoochee River (North Florida)Madison CountyFWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Kiwanis Beach at Albright Park Hand LaunchLake WeirMarion CountyFWC flags a fee but lists $0 (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Rainbow Springs State Park - Campground Canoe Launch (Registered Campers Only)Owner's page checkedRainbow RiverMarion CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Rainbow Springs State Park - Headwaters Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedRainbow RiverMarion CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Silver Springs State Park - Campground Entrance Canoe/Kayak Landing (Long Portage)Owner's page checkedSilver RiverMarion CountyFWC lists $6 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Silver Springs State Park - Main Entrance Canoe/Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedSilver RiverMarion CountyFWC lists $8 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Jonathan Dickinson State Park - Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedLoxahatchee RiverMartin CountyFWC lists $6 Admission Fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park - Kayak Beach (Area 1)Owner's page checkedAtlantic OceanMiami-Dade CountyFWC lists $8 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Crandon Park Beach - Miami Kite Boarding Water Sports Concession (RESTRICTIONS APPLY)Atlantic OceanMiami-Dade CountyFWC lists $7 per day (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only-
Everglades National Park - Hell's Bay Canoe Trail (Backcountry Permit Required)Owner's page checkedHell's Bay Canoe TrailMiami-Dade CountyFWC lists $30 entrance fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Everglades National Park - Nine Mile Pond Canoe TrailOwner's page checkedNinemile PondMiami-Dade CountyFWC lists $30 entrance fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Everglades National Park - Noble Hammock Canoe Trail Put-InOwner's page checkedNoble HammockMiami-Dade CountyFWC lists $30 entrance fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Everglades National Park - Noble Hammock Canoe Trail Take-OutOwner's page checkedNoble HammockMiami-Dade CountyFWC lists $30 entrance fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Oleta River State Park - Angle Fish Pavillion Paddlecraft BeachOwner's page checkedBiscayne BayMiami-Dade CountyFWC lists $6 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Oleta River State Park - Outdoor Center Paddlecraft Rentals and LaunchOwner's page checkedBiscayne BayMiami-Dade CountyFWC lists $6 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Oleta River State Park - Parking Lot 6 Paddlecraft AccessOwner's page checkedBiscayne BayMiami-Dade CountyFWC lists $6 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Oleta River State Park - Seagrape Pavilion Paddlecraft AccessOwner's page checkedBiscayne BayMiami-Dade CountyFWC lists $6 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Virginia Key Beach North Point Park - Outdoor Center Paddlecraft Rentals and LaunchOwner's page checkedBiscayne BayMiami-Dade CountyFWC lists $8 (rate note: see comments) (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Bahia Honda State Park - Loggerhead Kayak BeachOwner's page checkedHawk CHannelMonroe CountyFWC lists $8 (rate note: plus .50 person) (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Curry Hammock State Park Canoe/Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedAtlantic OceanMonroe CountyFWC lists $4.50 (rate note: plus .50 each person) (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Everglades National Park - Bear Lake Canoe Trail (Backcountry Permit Required)Owner's page checkedBear Lake CanalMonroe CountyFWC lists $30 entrance fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Everglades National Park - Coot Bay Pond Canoe TrailOwner's page checkedCoot Bay PondMonroe CountyFWC lists $30 entrance fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Fort Zachary Taylor Paddle Craft BeachOwner's page checkedAtlantic OceanMonroe CountyFWC lists $6 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Kayak Launch at Far BeachOwner's page checkedLargo SoundMonroe CountyFWC lists $8 (rate note: plus .50 per person) (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Kayak Launch at The PointOwner's page checkedLargo SoundMonroe CountyFWC lists $8 (rate note: plus .50 per person) (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Long Key State Park - Kayak BeachOwner's page checkedAtlantic OceanMonroe CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Eglin AFB - Carr Landing (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)Owner's page checkedYellow RiverOkaloosa CountyFWC lists $5 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Eglin AFB - East Bay River Put-In (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)Owner's page checkedEast Bay River (Eglin AFB)Okaloosa CountyFWC lists $5 (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Eglin AFB - Titi Creek Put-In (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)Owner's page checkedTiti Creek -(Eglin AFB)Okaloosa CountyFWC lists $5 (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Eglin AFB - Turkey Creek - Road 233 Canoe Launch "Hippie Hole" (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)Owner's page checkedTurkey Creek (Eglin AFB)Okaloosa CountyFWC lists $5 (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Eglin AFB - Turkey Creek - Road 637 Canoe Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)Owner's page checkedTurkey Creek (Eglin AFB)Okaloosa CountyFWC lists $5 (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Eglin AFB - Turkey Creek Road 232 Canoe Launch "Gooden Bridge" (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)Owner's page checkedTurkey Creek (Eglin AFB)Okaloosa CountyFWC lists $5 (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Eglin AFB - White Point Beach Hand Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)Owner's page checkedChoctawhatchee BayOkaloosa CountyFWC lists $5 (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park - Kayak BeachOwner's page checkedChoctawhatchee Bay - Rocky BayouOkaloosa CountyFWC lists $5 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Kelly Park / Rock Springs Camp Joy Paddlecraft LaunchWekiva River - Rock Springs RunOrange CountyFWC lists $3 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Kings Landing Canoe OutfittersWekiva River - Rock Springs RunOrange CountyFWC lists $10 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Moss Park - Lake Hart Paddlecraft LaunchLake HartOrange CountyFWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area - Jim Creek Canoe/Kayak AccessOwner's page checkedJim Creek - St Johns RiverOrange CountyFWC lists $3 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area - Lake Charlie Canoe/Kayak AccessOwner's page checkedLake CharlieOrange CountyFWC lists $3 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area - Lake Peek-A-Boo Canoe/Kayak AccessOwner's page checkedLake Peek-A-BooOrange CountyFWC lists $3 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area - Long Bluff Canoe/Kayak AccessOwner's page checkedSaint Johns RiverOrange CountyFWC lists $3 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstDrop Box-
Wekiwa Springs State Park Canoe LaunchOwner's page checkedWekiva RiverOrange CountyFWC lists $6 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge - Lee Road Visitor Center - Canoe Launch DockOwner's page checkedWater Conservation Area 1Palm Beach CountyFWC lists $10 per day (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant or Drop Box-
Bryant Park North - Snook Islands Paddlecraft Launch DockAtlantic ICW (Palm Beach County)Palm Beach CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter or Pay-by-Phone-
Harvey E. Oyer Park Kayak Launch DockOwner's page checkedAICWW (Palm Beach County)Palm Beach CountyFWC lists $1.50 per hour for parking (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter-
Intracoastal Park Paddlecraft LaunchAICWW (Palm Beach County)Palm Beach CountyFWC lists $1.50 per hour for parking (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter-
Jaycee Park Kayak LaunchAICWW (Palm Beach County)Palm Beach CountyFWC lists $1.50 per hour for parking (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter-
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park Canoe/Kayak/SUP LaunchOwner's page checkedLake WorthPalm Beach CountyFWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Lyman Kayak ParkOwner's page checkedAtlantic ICW (Palm Beach County)Palm Beach CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter-
Spanish River Park Canoe and Kayak LaunchAtlantic ICW (Palm Beach County) Lake RogersPalm Beach CountyFWC lists $17 (rate note: per vehicle, 19 wknd) (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Fort DeSoto Park - Mullet Key Bayou - Paddlecraft LaunchOwner's page checkedTampa Bay - Bunces PassPinellas CountyFWC lists $5 per day (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Fort DeSoto Park - Soldier Hole - Kayak Rentals and LaunchOwner's page checkedTampa Bay - Bunces PassPinellas CountyFWC lists $5 per day (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - NorthOwner's page checkedTampa Bay - Bunces PassPinellas CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter - Credit Card or Mobile Phone Only-
Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - WestOwner's page checkedTampa Bay - Bunces PassPinellas CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only-

Showing 150 of 209 sites with a listed fee. Open a county below for the rest.

Questions

How many hand launch sites are in Florida?

The FWC boat ramp inventory lists 869 hand launch sites across 61 Florida counties. Volusia County (44), Sarasota County (43), Pinellas County (41), Lee County (39), Duval County (39) have the most. That count is the state's inventory, which is derived from a 2009 dataset, so a few sites may have changed.

Do hand launch sites in Florida charge a fee?

The FWC inventory marks 209 of the 869 as fee-required and 98 as unknown, and the rest as no fee. It does not date those entries, and we have not confirmed them by phone, so call the owner before you go. For 173 of them we have also read a fee on the owner's own page; those pages say so.

Are hand launch sites in Florida open to everyone?

Most are public, but the inventory lists some as restricted to residents, members or guests. Each page shows what FWC lists for public access. Where it is blank, call first.