Located on Goodby'S Creek in Jacksonville, 8.4 miles from Jacksonville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.6/5 across 130 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
The 10 Best Boat Ramps Near Jacksonville, FL (2026)
We ranked every boat ramp within 50 miles of Jacksonville by real boater reviews. The top pick: Goodby's Creek Boat Ramp in Jacksonville, rated 4.6/5 from 130 Google reviews (8.4 miles out). 30+ launches mapped in the area, across 11 waterbodies.
Located on Mill Cove in Jacksonville, 5.2 miles from Jacksonville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.5/5 across 183 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Deer Creek in Jacksonville, 2.6 miles from Jacksonville. Rated 4.5/5 from 84 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Saint Johns River in Jacksonville, 3.8 miles from Jacksonville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.4/5 across 249 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
★ 4.4/5 (249)3.8 mi from JacksonvilleSaint Johns Riverpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Williamson Creek in Jacksonville, 6.1 miles from Jacksonville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.4/5 across 138 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
★ 4.4/5 (138)6.1 mi from JacksonvilleWilliamson Creekpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Ortega River in Jacksonville, 6.5 miles from Jacksonville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.4/5 across 134 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Saint Johns River in Jacksonville, 9.7 miles from Jacksonville. Rated 4.4/5 from 92 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
★ 4.4/5 (92)9.7 mi from JacksonvilleSaint Johns Riverpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Ribault River in Jacksonville, 5.0 miles from Jacksonville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.3/5 across 129 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Harbor View in Jacksonville, 5.5 miles from Jacksonville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.2/5 across 118 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Ribault River in Jacksonville, 4.8 miles from Jacksonville. Rated 4.1/5 from 89 Google reviews. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Launching Around Jacksonville? Watch the Tide
10 of the top 10 ramps near Jacksonville are tidal. At low water, short or shallow ramps can leave your trailer wheels-deep with the prop in the mud. Every tidal ramp page on BoatLaunchMap shows live NOAA tide readings — check before you tow.
Complete Rankings: Top 13 Near Jacksonville
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goodby's Creek Boat Ramp | Jacksonville | 4.6/5 | 130 | 8.4 mi |
| 2 | Lonnie Wurn Boat Ramp | Jacksonville | 4.5/5 | 183 | 5.2 mi |
| 3 | Arlington Rd Boat Ramp | Jacksonville | 4.5/5 | 84 | 2.6 mi |
| 4 | Lions Club Boat Ramp | Jacksonville | 4.4/5 | 249 | 3.8 mi |
| 5 | Curtis Lee Johnson Boat Ramp | Jacksonville | 4.4/5 | 138 | 6.1 mi |
| 6 | Wayne B. Stevens Boat Ramp | Jacksonville | 4.4/5 | 134 | 6.5 mi |
| 7 | Fulton Landing Boat Ramp | Jacksonville | 4.4/5 | 92 | 9.7 mi |
| 8 | Bert maxwell boat ramp | Jacksonville | 4.3/5 | 129 | 5.0 mi |
| 9 | Harborview Boat Ramp | Jacksonville | 4.2/5 | 118 | 5.5 mi |
| 10 | T.K. Stokes Boat Ramp | Jacksonville | 4.1/5 | 89 | 4.8 mi |
| 11 | Pottsburg Creek Boat Ramp | Jacksonville | 4.1/5 | 18 | 6.0 mi |
| 12 | Dinsmore Boat Ramp | Jacksonville | 4.0/5 | 102 | 9.6 mi |
| 13 | St Augustine Rd. Ponds | Jacksonville | 4.0/5 | 72 | 4.4 mi |
Jacksonville Boat Ramp FAQ
What is the best boat ramp near Jacksonville?▾
Goodby's Creek Boat Ramp in Jacksonville is the highest-rated boat ramp near Jacksonville, with a 4.6/5 Google rating from 130 reviews, 8.4 miles from the city center on Goodby'S Creek.
How many boat ramps are near Jacksonville?▾
BoatLaunchMap tracks 30+ boat ramps within 50 miles of Jacksonville, Florida. 12 of the top-rated launches offer public access.
What waterbodies can I launch on near Jacksonville?▾
Top-rated launches near Jacksonville put you on Goodby'S Creek, Mill Cove, Deer Creek, Saint Johns River, Williamson Creek and 6 more waterbodies.
Do I need to worry about tides at Jacksonville boat ramps?▾
Yes — 10 of the top 10 ramps near Jacksonville are tidal. At low tide, shallow ramps can leave trailers short of the water. Each BoatLaunchMap ramp page shows live tide data for tidal locations, so check conditions before you tow.