Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #2 Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:22 PM
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #2
| Location | Summer Haven, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Fort Matanzas National National Monument - Matanzas Inlet |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.696855, -81.227326 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Saint Johns County |
Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #2 is a public boat launch providing access to Fort Matanzas National National Monument - Matanzas Inlet in Summer Haven, Florida at coordinates 29.69685, -81.22733. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #2 is a public boat launch on Fort Matanzas National National Monument - Matanzas Inlet in Summer Haven, 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: Sand Kayak Beach, restrooms: Portable Toilet, hours: Dusk to Dawn. This page shows 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 Summer Haven • public launch in Saint Johns County • fishing access on Fort Matanzas National National Monument - Matanzas Inlet • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand Kayak Beach |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Portable Toilet |
| Hours | Dusk to Dawn |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Saint Johns County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #2
Is Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #2 free to use?
Yes, Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #2 is a public boat launch with free access in Summer Haven, Florida.
What water does Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #2 access?
Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #2 provides boat launch access to Fort Matanzas National National Monument - Matanzas Inlet in Summer Haven, Florida.
How do I get to Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #2?
Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #2 is located at coordinates 29.696855, -81.227326 in Summer Haven, 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 2.4 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.