Boat Ramp
Fort Matanzas National National Monument - Matanzas Inlet West Parking Lot Paddlecraft Access
SAINT JOHNS County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Fee required
- No
- Hours
- 24 Hours
- Managed by
- United States National Park Service
- Coordinates
- 29.71154, -81.23038
Before you go
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Fort Matanzas National National Monument - Matanzas Inlet West Parking Lot Paddlecraft Access is a public boat ramp in SAINT JOHNS County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.
About Fort Matanzas National National Monument - Matanzas Inlet West Parking Lot Paddlecraft Access
Fort Matanzas National National Monument - Matanzas Inlet West Parking Lot Paddlecraft Access is a public boat ramp in Saint Johns County, Florida. It is managed by United States National Park Service. It is listed as a hand launch only.
It is a hand-launch only site — there is no trailer ramp, so it suits car-top boats, kayaks, and canoes rather than trailered vessels. There is no dock at this site. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. No launch fee is required. The ramp is open 24 hours.
This is a boat ramp facility only — come prepared with your own vessel and gear. As with any public ramp, parking, water levels, and conditions at the water's edge can vary, so it's worth checking locally before you go, especially outside daylight hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee to launch at Fort Matanzas National National Monument - Matanzas Inlet West Parking Lot Paddlecraft Access?
No launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
The ramp is open 24 hours.
Who manages Fort Matanzas National National Monument - Matanzas Inlet West Parking Lot Paddlecraft Access?
It is managed by United States National Park Service.