Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Beacon 42 Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:19 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 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Beacon 42 Boat Ramp
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Pattillo Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.756151, -80.766225 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Brevard County |
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Beacon 42 Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Pattillo Creek in Florida at coordinates 28.75615, -80.76623. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Beacon 42 Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Pattillo Creek in Brevard 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: Permeable Paver Blocks, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: No Toilet. This page shows 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 launch in Brevard County • fishing access on Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Pattillo Creek • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Permeable Paver Blocks |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 24 spaces |
| Hours | Sunrise to Sunset, Daily, Except when space launches require closure |
| Fee | $10 |
| Managed By | United States Fish and Wildlife Service |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Beacon 42 Boat Ramp
Is Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Beacon 42 Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Beacon 42 Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Beacon 42 Boat Ramp access?
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Beacon 42 Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Pattillo Creek in Florida.
How do I get to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Beacon 42 Boat Ramp?
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Beacon 42 Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 28.756151, -80.766225 in 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 Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Beacon 42 Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.