Are there free boat ramps in Brevard County, Florida?

Yes — 77 public boat ramps in Brevard County are listed as free or no-fee. Public ramps are operated by state, county, or city agencies and are open to anyone with a registered watercraft.

Do I need a permit to launch a boat at a free Brevard County ramp?

Most public ramps in Florida are free to use but you may need a current boater safety certificate and a registered watercraft. Some state-park ramps charge a parking fee even when the launch itself is free. Check the individual ramp page for current fee information.

Free Public Boat Launches in Brevard County, FL

There are 77 free, public boat launches in Brevard County, Florida. All ramps on this page are operated by a public agency (state, county, federal, or municipal) with no launch fee or with public access listed by the maintaining authority.

All free public boat launches in Brevard County (77)

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Dummit Cove Canoe Launch (Sendler Education Outpost)

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Beacon 42 Boat Ramp

Castaways Point Park Kayak Launch

F. Burton Smith Regional Park Kayak Access

Ais Trail Park Kayak Launch

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Haulover Canal Kayak Launch Site

John Jorgensen's Landing

Washington Lake Boat Launch

Freddie Patrick Park Boat Ramp, Port Canaveral

Motorized Boat Ramp

Lake Florence Boat Ramp

Three Forks Marsh Conservation Area - Fellsmere Road Primitive Boat Launch (10 HP Max)

Kennedy Point Park

Rodney S. Ketcham Boat Ramp

Public Boat Launch

Port St. John Boat Ramp

Scottsmoor Landing

Indian River Lagoon Boat Ramp

Indian River Lagoon Boat Ramp

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Radar Tower Paddlecraft Access Point

Buck Lake Conservation Area - Small Boat Launch (Permit Required)

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Pattillo Creek Paddlecraft Access Points

First Street Boat Ramp

Goode Park Boat Ramp

Lake Poinsett Lodge and Marina

Public Boat Launch

Turkey Creek Sanctuary Canoe-Kayak Launch

Horsecreek Non-Motorized Launch

Indian River Lagoon Boat Ramp

NASA Kennedy Athletic, Recreational & Social (KARS) Park Kayal Launch Beach (PERMIT REQUIRED)

Shepard Lake Public Boat Ramp (No Parking)

Rodney S. Ketchum Ports End Park

Kelly Park East - Sailboat Ramp

James G. Bourbeau Park

Melbourne Beach 6th Avenue Boat Ramp and River Access

Public Boat Launch

Eau Gallie Boat Ramp

River Lakes Conservation Area Boat Ramp

Christenson's Landing

Melbourne - Front St Boat Ramp

Kelly Park Boat Ramp

Cocoa - Riveredge Boat Ramp

Bairs Cove Boat Ramp

Ramp Road - boat ramp

Ramp Road Park

937 Kiwanis Island Boat Launch

Babcock Boat Ramp on Canal 54

Atlantic Ocean Boat Ramp

Banana River Park Kayak Launch

Riverview Park Paddlecraft Launch

Fisherman's Landing Park Paddlecraft Beach

City of Cocoa Beach Country Club Kayak Launch

Kelly Park East - Paddlecraft Launch

Ulumay Wildlfe Sanctuary Kayak Access Pojnts

Kings Park Kayak Access

Parrish Park - Max Brewer Parkway - Paddlecraft Beach North

Thomas G. Watts Neighborhood Park Kayak Access (300 ft portage)

Parrish Park - Max Brewer Parkway - Paddlecraft Beach South

Griffis Landing - Intracoastal Waterway Park

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - WSEG Boat Ramp (Small Boats Only)

Manatee Hammock Campground and Park Non-Motorized Launch

Mims Non-Motorized Boat Launch

Parrish Park - Max Brewer Parkway - Boat Ramp

Oars and Paddles Park

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Scherry Canal Primitive Launch

Public Boat Launch

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Bio Lab Boat Ramp

Public Boat Launch

Hatbill Park Paved Ramp

Camp Holly Fishing & Airboats

Hatbill Park Sand Ramp

Six (6) Mile Creek Public Ramp

Wall Street Undeveloped Access (Small Boats - Use at Own Risk)

Sweetwater Boat Ramp (Brevard Airboat Association)

Cove Park Kayak Dock

Melbourne - Thomas Barbour Dr #1009 Boat Ramp

Pollak Park Boat Ramp

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