Are there free boat ramps in Martin County, Florida?

Yes — 29 public boat ramps in Martin 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 Martin 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 Martin County, FL

There are 29 free, public boat launches in Martin 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 Martin County (29)

All free public boat launches in Martin County (29)

Jonathan Dickinson State Park Boat Ramp Facilities

Boat Ramp (Indian Riverside Park)

Sandsprit Park Main Boat Ramp

Jensen Beach Boat Ramp

Delaplane Preserve Canoe/Kayak Launch

Sandsprit Park - Manatee Pocket Kayak Beach

Sandsprit Park Boat Ramp

Jensen Beach Causeway Wayside Park Paddlecraft Access

Hosford Park Public Boat Ramp and Kayak Launch

St Lucie Lock Recreation Area

Pendarvis Cove Park Non-Motorized Small Craft Launch

J & S Marina

Indian Riverside Park - Kayak Beach

Clifton S. Perry Beach Kayak Dock

Owen K Murphy Memorial Boat Ramp

Phipps Park Boat Ramp

Florida Trail Chancey Bay Creek Boat Launch Trailhead

Bathtub Reef Beach Park Lagoon Side Kayak Dock & Fishing Pier

Chastain Beach Lagoon Side Kayak Access

Joe's River Park Paddlecraft Dock

Sandsprit Park - St Lucie River Kayak Beach

Kitching Creek Preserve Paddlecraft Launch

Halpatiokee Regional Park - River Kayak Launch

Halpatiokee Regional Park - Lake Kayak Launch

Lake Okeechobee - Chancey Bay Boat Lock (S-135) Public Boat Ramp

Bessie Creek Public Boat Ramp

River Cove Park Paddlecraft Access

Hobe Sound - SE Gomez Ave Boat Ramp

Jonathan Dickinson State Park - Kayak Launch

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