Are there free boat ramps in Broward County, Florida?

Yes — 63 public boat ramps in Broward 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 Broward 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 Broward County, FL

There are 63 free, public boat launches in Broward 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 Broward County (63)

Everglades WMA - Alligator Alley - Mile 35 Rest Area South East

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park - Kayak Launch and Rentals

Victoria Park Paddlecraft Launch

Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park Kayak Launch

Sailboat Bend Preserve/Townsend Park Dock

North Fork Riverfront Park Kayak Landing

Donn Eisele Park Dock

Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve - Floating Dock

J. Dewey Hawkins Landing Boat Ramp and Kayak Launch

Broward County Boat Ramp

Pioneer Park

Hollywood - Polk St Boat Ramp

Alsdorf Park Public Boat Launch

Double Boat Ramp

West Broward Boat Ramp

Kayak Ramp

Holland Park Boat Ramp

Everglades WMA - Levee 5 Airboat/Buggy Ramp at 13 Miles

Boat Ramp in fort lauderdale

Griffin Marine Park - Boat Ramp

West boat ramp markham park

South Boat Ramp at Markham Park

George English Park - Kayak Launch Beach

Bill Kieth Preserve Kayak Beach

Island City Park Canoe/Kayak Launch

Esplanade Park Public Kayak Dock

George English Park - Boat Ramp

Snook Creek Public Boat Ramp

Mills Pond Park / Gold Coast Ski Club Boat Ramp (Members Only)

Everglades WMA - Highway 27 (Mile 35.2) - aka. Bergeron's

Everglades WMA - Levee 5 Airboat/Buggy Ramp at 07 Miles (#020)

City of Pembroke Pines Silver Lakes Boater's Park (Residents Only)

Everglades WMA - Highway 27 (Mile 34.9) - Sawgrass Recreation Park

Rotenberger WMA L-3 & L-4 Canals East Primitive Access

Markham Park - Personal Watercraft Recreation Area LIMITED ACCESS SEE COMMENTS

Lewis Landing Park Kayak Dock

Sullivan Park Kayak Launch Dock

Everglades WMA - Levee 5 Airboat/Buggy Ramp at 14 Miles

Everglades WMA - Highway 27 (Mile 38.8) - Stubb Canal

Markham Park - Paddlecraft Launching Area

Public Boat Launch

Exchange Club Park Paddlecraft Access

Hollywood city, Florida Boat Launch

Rotenberger WMA L-3 Canal West Primitive Access

Donaldson Park (Small Boats)

Legacy Park (Small Boats)

Hollywood Rotary Park - Small Craft Ramp (Limited Trailer Parking)

Everglades WMA - Alligator Alley - Mile 35 Rest Area North

Everglades WMA - Alligator Alley - Mile 40.7 East Bound

Everglades WMA - Alligator Alley - Mile 35 Rest Area South Central

Everglades WMA - Alligator Alley - Mile 35 Rest Area South West

Everglades WMA - Alligator Alley - Mile 32 Eastbound

Everglades WMA - Alligator Alley - Mile 31 Westbound

Dania Beach, Florida Boat Launch

South Fork Canoe Launch

Holey Land WMA Primitive Airboat Access Southwest Corner (#4)

Rotenbeger WMA - Miami Canal Boat Ramp North of S-8

Everglades WMA - Levee 5 Airboat/Buggy Ramp at 11 Miles (#021)

Rotenberger WMA L-4 Canal West Primitive Access

Everglades WMA - Miami Canal Boat Ramp South of S-8

Rotenberger WMA Primitive Airboat Ramp - Power Lines (#2)

S.S. Holland Park - Paddlecraft Launch Dock

Colohatchee Boat Ramp

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