Boat Ramp
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Kayak Launch at The Point
MONROE County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Surface
- Gravel Kayak Beach
- Dock
- No Dock
- Fee required
- Yes
- Hours
- 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
- Managed by
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- Coordinates
- 25.12277, -80.40611
Before you go
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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Kayak Launch at The Point is a public boat ramp in MONROE County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. A launch fee applies.
About John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Kayak Launch at The Point
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Kayak Launch at The Point is a public boat ramp in Monroe County, Florida. It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection. 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. A launch fee is required — bring a way to pay. Posted hours are posted hours until sunset, 365 days a year.
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 John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Kayak Launch at The Point?
Yes, a launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
Posted hours are posted hours until sunset, 365 days a year.
Who manages John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Kayak Launch at The Point?
It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.