Are there free boat ramps in Wakulla County, Florida?

Yes — 35 public boat ramps in Wakulla 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 Wakulla 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 Wakulla County, FL

There are 35 free, public boat launches in Wakulla 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 Wakulla County (35)

Lost Creek Kayak Trail Put-In (Challenging, refer to comments)

Shell Point Park Beach Hobie Cat and Kayak Launch

Rock Landing Boat Ramp

Newport Park Boat Ramp

Mashes Sands Park Kayak Access

N T Smith Boat Ramp (Gravel)

Shell Island Fish Camp & Marina

Bottoms Road Primitive Access (Closed - Blocked)

Wakulla River Park Kayak Dock

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Renfro Lake Primitive Access

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Small Lake north of Renfro - Primitive Access

Lake Ellen Primitive Boat Ramp (25 hp Max, No PWC)

St Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Mounds Pool #1 Hand Launch

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Stony Pool #1 Hand Launch

Woodlake Public Boat Ramp

Ochlockonee River State Park - Group Campsite (Reservations Required) Paddle Craft Beach

Shell point boat ramp

St Mark's light boat ramp

Mashes Sands $5 Boat Ramp

St Marks National Wildlife Refuge - East River Pool Hand Launch

Lee Spears & Son Pay Ramp/spring Creek

Wakulla Welcome Center Kayak Launch

St Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Primitive Access - Small Lake 0.4 Miles North of Renfro

Apalachicola National Forest - Pine Creek Landing (Closed Due to Damage)

Apalachicola National Forest - Mack Landing

Lost Creek Kayak Trail Take-Out

Ochlockonee River State Park - Day Use Area Paddle Craft Beach

Levy Bay Boat Ramp

Wakulla River Lower Bridge Boat Ramp

Forest Road 329 Bridge Sopchoppy Access (Difficult)

Jack Langston's Fish Camp

Middle Sopchoppy Canoe Access

Upper Bridge Boat Ramp

Old Fort Rd Boat Ramp

Bottoms Road Boat Landing

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