Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:25 PM — under 2h
- Water temp
- 88°F
- Water level
- 1.19 ft
- Tide
- 4.157 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) · 3.9 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Oak Harbor
Updated 54 min agoSource: USGS station 302309081333001 — ST JOHNS R DAMES POINT BRIDGE AT JACKSONVILLE, FL · 8.5 mi from Oak Harbor
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Dutton Island Park & Preserve - North Kayak Launch
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Oak Harbor |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.341533, -81.433526 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Duval County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Dutton Island Park & Preserve - North Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Oak Harbor in Jacksonville, Florida at coordinates 30.34153, -81.43353. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Dutton Island Park & Preserve - North Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Oak Harbor 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: Floating Kayak Launch Dock, restrooms: Composting 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 Oak Harbor • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Floating Kayak Launch Dock |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Composting Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | Open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Fee | Free |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dutton Island Park & Preserve - North Kayak Launch
Is Dutton Island Park & Preserve - North Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, Dutton Island Park & Preserve - North Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Jacksonville, Florida.
What water does Dutton Island Park & Preserve - North Kayak Launch access?
Dutton Island Park & Preserve - North Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Oak Harbor in Jacksonville, Florida.
How do I get to Dutton Island Park & Preserve - North Kayak Launch?
Dutton Island Park & Preserve - North Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 30.341533, -81.433526 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 3.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.