Are there free boat ramps in Saint Johns County, Florida?

Yes — 39 public boat ramps in Saint Johns 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 Saint Johns 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 Saint Johns County, FL

There are 39 free, public boat launches in Saint Johns 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 Saint Johns County (39)

All free public boat launches in Saint Johns County (39)

Six Mile Landing Public Boat Ramp

Vilano Boat Ramp

Riverdale Park and boat ramp

Boat Ramp And Good Fishing Spot

Lighthouse Park Boat Ramp

Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #3

Fort Mose Historic State Park - Kayak Launch Dock

Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #1

Faver-Dykes State Park Boat Ramp

Deep Creek at County Road 207 Primitive Access

McCullough Creek at County Road 13 Primitive Access (Not Recommended)

Atlantic Ocean Boat Ramp

San Sebastian River at Highway 16 Roadside Primitive Access

Vilano Public Boat Ramp

Palmo Boat Ramp

Boating Club Road Public Boat Ramp

Doug Crane Boat Ramp

Palm Valley East Boat Ramp

Green Road Boat Ramp

Usina Boat Ramp

Shore Drive Boat Ramp

Palmetto Road Boat Ramp

Guana River Wildlife Management Area - Roscoe Road - McNeil's Pond Kayak Access

Trout Creek Park Boat Ramp

Trout Creek Fish Camp - Boat Ramp

St. Augustine - Gone Fishing Ln Boat Ramp

Frank Butler West Boat Ramp

Vilano Causeway Primitive Access

Fort Matanzas National National Monument - Matanzas Inlet West Parking Lot Paddlecraft Access

Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #2

Coastal Drive Kayak Beach

Moultrie Bluffs - Lewis Point Park - Paddlecraft Access

Anastasia State Park Canoe/Kayak/Sailboard Access

206 Causeway Kayak Beach

Nocatee Trail Paddlecraft Launch at Palm Valley Bridge

Nocatee Landing Park - Paddlecraft Ramp

Vail Point Park - Paddlecraft Dock

Alpine Groves Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

Riverdale Park Public Boat Ramp

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