Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:25 PM
- Tide
- 0.148 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8720357 — I-295 Buckman Bridge · 8.0 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (77% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Alpine Groves Park Canoe and Kayak Launch
| Location | Fruit Cove, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hickory Slough |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.080860, -81.655084 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Saint Johns County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Alpine Groves Park Canoe and Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Hickory Slough in Fruit Cove, Florida at coordinates 30.08086, -81.65508. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Alpine Groves Park Canoe and Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Hickory Slough in Fruit Cove, Saint Johns County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Wooden Rails, ada accessible: No, managed by: Saint Johns County. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Fruit Cove • public launch in Saint Johns County • fishing access on Hickory Slough • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Wooden Rails |
|---|---|
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Managed By | Saint Johns County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alpine Groves Park Canoe and Kayak Launch
Is Alpine Groves Park Canoe and Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, Alpine Groves Park Canoe and Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Fruit Cove, Florida.
What water does Alpine Groves Park Canoe and Kayak Launch access?
Alpine Groves Park Canoe and Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Hickory Slough in Fruit Cove, Florida.
How do I get to Alpine Groves Park Canoe and Kayak Launch?
Alpine Groves Park Canoe and Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 30.080860, -81.655084 in Fruit Cove, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Alpine Groves Park Canoe and Kayak Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.