Boat Ramp
NASA Kennedy Athletic, Recreational & Social (KARS) Park Kayal Launch Beach (PERMIT REQUIRED)
BREVARD County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Access
- Government Owned For Restricted Public Use
- Surface
- Sand &Amp; Gravel Kayak Beach
- Dock
- No Dock
- Fee required
- Yes
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to Sunset
- Managed by
- NASA - Kennedy Space Center
- Coordinates
- 28.44135, -80.65826
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.
NASA Kennedy Athletic, Recreational & Social (KARS) Park Kayal Launch Beach (PERMIT REQUIRED) is a public boat ramp in BREVARD County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. A launch fee applies.
About NASA Kennedy Athletic, Recreational & Social (KARS) Park Kayal Launch Beach (PERMIT REQUIRED)
NASA Kennedy Athletic, Recreational & Social (KARS) Park Kayal Launch Beach (PERMIT REQUIRED) is a public boat ramp in Brevard County, Florida. It is managed by NASA - Kennedy Space Center. 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. Access is government owned for restricted public use. A launch fee is required — bring a way to pay. Posted hours are 7:00 am to sunset.
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 NASA Kennedy Athletic, Recreational & Social (KARS) Park Kayal Launch Beach (PERMIT REQUIRED)?
Yes, a launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
Posted hours are 7:00 am to sunset.
Who manages NASA Kennedy Athletic, Recreational & Social (KARS) Park Kayal Launch Beach (PERMIT REQUIRED)?
It is managed by NASA - Kennedy Space Center.