Boat Ramp
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Haulover Canal Kayak Launch Site
BREVARD County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Surface
- Concrete
- Launch lanes
- 2
- Fee required
- No
- Hours
- Sunrise to Sunset, Daily, Except when space launches require closure
- Managed by
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service
- Coordinates
- 28.73078, -80.76123
Before you go
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Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Haulover Canal Kayak Launch Site is a public boat ramp in BREVARD County, Florida (hand launch only, 2 lanes), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.
About Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Haulover Canal Kayak Launch Site
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Haulover Canal Kayak Launch Site is a public boat ramp in Brevard County, Florida. It is managed by United States Fish and Wildlife 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. Posted hours are sunrise to sunset, daily, except when space launches require closure.
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 Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Haulover Canal Kayak Launch Site?
No launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
Posted hours are sunrise to sunset, daily, except when space launches require closure.
How many launch lanes are there?
There are 2 launch lanes.
Who manages Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Haulover Canal Kayak Launch Site?
It is managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service.