Are there free boat ramps in Palm Beach County, Florida?

Yes — 70 public boat ramps in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County, FL

There are 70 free, public boat launches in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County (70)

All free public boat launches in Palm Beach County (70)

Arthur R. Marshall National Wildlife Refuge Boat Ramp

Phil Foster Park Boat Ramp

Broward County Boat Ramp

Forrest Hill Boat Ramp

Boynton Beach Boat Ramp

Lake Mangonia Boat Ramp

John Prince Park Boat Ramp

Waterway Park

Osprey Park Kayak Access

Coral Cove Park - South Paddlecraft Beach

Dubois Park Paddlecraft Launch

Phil Foster Park Paddlecraft Launch Beach

City of Belle Glade - Torry Island Public Boat Ramp - Slim's Fish Camp

Grassy Waters Preserve Gator Lake Paddlecraft Access

Southwest Fork Loxahatchee River Boat Ramp

Lake Clarke Shores Boat Ramp Park - Paddlecraft Launch Dock

Lake Ida East Park Kayak Access

Spanish River Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

Boat Ramp @ Okeeheelee Park

South Bay Boat Ramp

Currie Park Boat Ramp

Cypress Creek Boat Ramp

Lake Worth Boat Ramp

Coral Cove Park - North Paddlecraft Beach

Torry Boat Ramp

Lake Park Harbor Marina

Sunset Cove Boat Launch

Lantana Boat Ramp

North Palm Boat Launch

Sawfish Bay Park - Paddlecraft Launch

Burt Reynolds Park Paddlecraft Launch Beach

F.I.N.D. River Park Paddlecraft Access

Bryant Park North - Snook Islands Paddlecraft Launch Dock

Anchorage Park Marina (VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH RESIDENTS ONLY)

Okeeheelee Park South Boating Center Non-Motorized Boat Launch

Lake Ida West Park Kayak Access

Future Site of James A. Rutherford Park Lake Wyman Kayak Trail

Lake View Park Boat Ramp

Lake Mangonia Park and Public Boat Ramp (No Motors)

Cypress Creek Natural Area Kayak Launch Dock

Lake Catherine Park Boat Ramp (No Motors)

Riviera Boat Launch

Everglades WMA - WCA-2A Sportsman's Crossover Airboat Ramp

Everglades WMA - Loxahatchee Road Boat Ramp

Pine Glades Natural Area Canoe and Kayak Launch

Harvey E. Oyer Park Kayak Launch Dock

Hillsboro El Rio Park South Paddlecraft Launch

Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge - 20 Mile Bend

Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge - Lee Road Visitor Center - Canoe Launch Dock

A-1 FEB Small Game Hunting Area Ramp #03

City of Pahokee Marina and Boat Ramp

Winding Waters Natural Area - Paddlecraft Launch Dock

Jaycee Park Kayak Launch

A-1 FEB Small Game Hunting Area Ramp #04

Rotenberger WMA Concrete Airboat Ramp - Miami Canal Road

A-1 FEB Small Game Hunting Area Ramps #01A & #01B

A-1 FEB Small Game Hunting Area Ramp #02

John Stretch Park Boat Ramp (Small Boats) (CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION)

Lyman Kayak Park

Intracoastal Park Paddlecraft Launch

John Prince Park Public Boat Ramp

A-1 FEB Small Game Hunting Area Ramp #05

Pioneer Canal Park Boat Ramp (Small Boats)

Stub Canal Public Boat Ramp (Gem Lake)

Rotenberger WMA Primitive Airboat Ramp NE Corner (#6)

Paul Rardin Park Public Boat Ramp

Rotenberger WMA Primitive Airboat Ramp SE Corner (#5)

Holey Land WMA - Boat Ramp NW Corner (#3)

Forest Hill Boat Ramp

Knowles Boat Ramp

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