Located on Quarry Creek in Saint Augustine, 1.9 miles from St. Augustine. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 233 Google reviews. Public access.
The 10 Best Boat Ramps Near St. Augustine, FL (2026)
We ranked every boat ramp within 50 miles of St. Augustine by real boater reviews. The top pick: Lighthouse Park Boat Ramp in Saint Augustine, rated 4.7/5 from 233 Google reviews (1.9 miles out). 30+ launches mapped in the area, across 9 waterbodies.
Located on Saint Johns River in Riverdale, 15.4 miles from St. Augustine. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 198 Google reviews. Public access.
★ 4.7/5 (198)15.4 mi from St. AugustineSaint Johns Riverpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Trout Creek in Wards Creek, 15.9 miles from St. Augustine. Rated 4.7/5 from 76 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Guana River, 14.6 miles from St. Augustine. Rated 4.7/5 from 41 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Cowan Swamp in Saint Augustine South, 5.0 miles from St. Augustine. Rated 4.7/5 from 37 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on San Sebastian River in Saint Augustine, 0.8 miles from St. Augustine. Rated 4.7/5 from 14 Google reviews. Public access.
★ 4.7/5 (14)0.8 mi from St. AugustineSan Sebastian Riverpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Matanzas River in Saint Augustine South, 3.2 miles from St. Augustine. Rated 4.6/5 from 53 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Atlantic Ocean in Usina Beach, 3.3 miles from St. Augustine. Rated 4.6/5 from 23 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on San Sebastian River in Saint Augustine, 0.8 miles from St. Augustine. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.5/5 across 231 Google reviews. Public access.
★ 4.5/5 (231)0.8 mi from St. AugustineSan Sebastian Riverpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Tolomato River, 16.6 miles from St. Augustine. Rated 4.4/5 from 17 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Launching Around St. Augustine? Watch the Tide
3 of the top 10 ramps near St. Augustine 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 14 Near St. Augustine
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighthouse Park Boat Ramp | Saint Augustine | 4.7/5 | 233 | 1.9 mi |
| 2 | Riverdale Park and boat ramp | Riverdale | 4.7/5 | 198 | 15.4 mi |
| 3 | Palmo Boat Ramp | Wards Creek | 4.7/5 | 76 | 15.9 mi |
| 4 | Six Mile Landing Public Boat Ramp | — | 4.7/5 | 41 | 14.6 mi |
| 5 | Shore Drive Boat Ramp | Saint Augustine South | 4.7/5 | 37 | 5.0 mi |
| 6 | Boat Ramp And Good Fishing Spot | Saint Augustine | 4.7/5 | 14 | 0.8 mi |
| 7 | Doug Crane Boat Ramp | Saint Augustine South | 4.6/5 | 53 | 3.2 mi |
| 8 | Usina Boat Ramp | Usina Beach | 4.6/5 | 23 | 3.3 mi |
| 9 | Vilano Boat Ramp | Saint Augustine | 4.5/5 | 231 | 0.8 mi |
| 10 | Palm Valley East Boat Ramp | — | 4.4/5 | 17 | 16.6 mi |
| 11 | Green Road Boat Ramp | Crescent Beach | 4.2/5 | 33 | 10.2 mi |
| 12 | Frank Butler West Boat Ramp | Butler Beach | 4.1/5 | 35 | 8.3 mi |
| 13 | St. Augustine - Gone Fishing Ln Boat Ramp | Crescent Beach | 4.1/5 | 22 | 10.9 mi |
| 14 | Palmetto Road Boat Ramp | Butler Beach | 3.4/5 | 5 | 8.1 mi |
St. Augustine Boat Ramp FAQ
What is the best boat ramp near St. Augustine?▾
Lighthouse Park Boat Ramp in Saint Augustine is the highest-rated boat ramp near St. Augustine, with a 4.7/5 Google rating from 233 reviews, 1.9 miles from the city center on Quarry Creek.
How many boat ramps are near St. Augustine?▾
BoatLaunchMap tracks 30+ boat ramps within 50 miles of St. Augustine, Florida. 14 of the top-rated launches offer public access.
What waterbodies can I launch on near St. Augustine?▾
Top-rated launches near St. Augustine put you on Quarry Creek, Saint Johns River, Trout Creek, Guana River, Cowan Swamp and 4 more waterbodies.
Do I need to worry about tides at St. Augustine boat ramps?▾
Yes — 3 of the top 10 ramps near St. Augustine 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.