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Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #3

SAINT JOHNS County, Florida

At a glance

Ramp type
Hand Launch Only
Access
Government Owned For General Public Use
Surface
Sand Kayak Beach
Dock
No Dock
Fee required
No
Hours
Dusk to Dawn
Managed by
Saint Johns County
Coordinates
29.69632, -81.22606

Before you go

This page is built from official government data. Always confirm current closures, permits, and local regulations before you leave the dock. See our full disclaimer.

Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #3 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 Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #3

Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #3 is a public boat ramp in Saint Johns County, Florida. It is managed by Saint Johns County. 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. Posted hours are dusk to dawn.

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 Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #3?

No launch fee is required.

What are the hours?

Posted hours are dusk to dawn.

Who manages Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #3?

It is managed by Saint Johns County.