Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:12 PM
- Tide
- 1.732 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 8723970 — Vaca Key, Florida Bay · 8.0 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: Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp
| Location | Big Pine Key, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Atlantic Ocean |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (84 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 24.682438, -81.229478 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Monroe County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Atlantic Ocean in Big Pine Key, Florida at coordinates 24.68244, -81.22948. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC). Rated 4.5/5 based on 84 Google reviews.
Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Atlantic Ocean in Big Pine Key, 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: Concrete, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: No Toilet. 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 Big Pine Key • public launch in Monroe County • fishing access on Atlantic Ocean • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 10 spaces |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Florida Department of Transportation |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp
Is Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Big Pine Key, Florida.
How is Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp rated?
Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 84 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp access?
Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Atlantic Ocean in Big Pine Key, Florida.
How do I get to Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp?
Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 24.682438, -81.229478 in Big Pine Key, 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 Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.