Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Rip Current Statement in effect.
- Advisory
- Rip Current Statement
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:40 PM
- Water temp
- 85°F
- Water level
- 0.28 ft
- Tide
- 0.978 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 8720218 — Mayport (Bar Pilots Dock) · 7.1 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Cradle Creek
Updated 37 min agoSource: USGS station 02246518 — POTTSBURG CRK AT US90 NR S. JACKSONVILLE, FL · 9.1 mi from Cradle Creek
Launch Light & Moon — September 8
local timeWaning Crescent (11% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Castaway Island Preserve Kayak Dock
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cradle Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.296076, -81.431723 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Duval County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Castaway Island Preserve Kayak Dock is a public boat launch providing access to Cradle Creek in Jacksonville, Florida at coordinates 30.29608, -81.43172. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Castaway Island Preserve Kayak Dock is a public boat launch on Cradle Creek in Jacksonville, Duval 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: Kayak Launch Dock, restrooms: Flush Toilet, ada accessible: Yes. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, 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 Jacksonville • public launch in Duval County • fishing access on Cradle Creek • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Kayak Launch Dock |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | Open during daylight hours only |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Jacksonville |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Castaway Island Preserve Kayak Dock
Is Castaway Island Preserve Kayak Dock free to use?
Yes, Castaway Island Preserve Kayak Dock is a public boat launch with free access in Jacksonville, Florida.
What water does Castaway Island Preserve Kayak Dock access?
Castaway Island Preserve Kayak Dock provides boat launch access to Cradle Creek in Jacksonville, Florida.
How do I get to Castaway Island Preserve Kayak Dock?
Castaway Island Preserve Kayak Dock is located at coordinates 30.296076, -81.431723 in Jacksonville, 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 Castaway Island Preserve Kayak Dock includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.