Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:15 PM
- Tide
- 2.17 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 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8724580 — Key West · 0.7 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (83% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Fort Zachary Taylor Paddle Craft Beach
| Location | Key West, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Atlantic Ocean |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 24.545384, -81.809423 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Monroe County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Fort Zachary Taylor Paddle Craft Beach is a public boat launch providing access to Atlantic Ocean in Key West, Florida at coordinates 24.54538, -81.80942. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Fort Zachary Taylor Paddle Craft Beach is a public boat launch on Atlantic Ocean in Key West, Monroe 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: Sand Kayak Beach, restrooms: Flush Toilet, ada accessible: Yes. 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 Key West • public launch in Monroe County • fishing access on Atlantic Ocean • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand Kayak Beach |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year |
| Fee | $6 |
| Managed By | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Zachary Taylor Paddle Craft Beach
Is Fort Zachary Taylor Paddle Craft Beach free to use?
Yes, Fort Zachary Taylor Paddle Craft Beach is a public boat launch with free access in Key West, Florida.
What water does Fort Zachary Taylor Paddle Craft Beach access?
Fort Zachary Taylor Paddle Craft Beach provides boat launch access to Atlantic Ocean in Key West, Florida.
How do I get to Fort Zachary Taylor Paddle Craft Beach?
Fort Zachary Taylor Paddle Craft Beach is located at coordinates 24.545384, -81.809423 in Key West, 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 Fort Zachary Taylor Paddle Craft Beach includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.