Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Dummit Cove Canoe Launch (Sendler Education Outpost)
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:21 PM)
- Tide
- 3.058 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 8721604 — Trident Pier, Port Canaveral · 22.0 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 20
local timeWaxing Crescent (30% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Dummit Cove Canoe Launch (Sendler Education Outpost)
| Location | Dummit Grove, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Dummit Cove |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.709693, -80.733781 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Brevard County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Dummit Cove Canoe Launch (Sendler Education Outpost) is a public boat launch providing access to Dummit Cove in Dummit Grove, Florida at coordinates 28.70969, -80.73378. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Dummit Cove Canoe Launch (Sendler Education Outpost) is a public boat launch on Dummit Cove in Dummit Grove, 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: Sand,Sand, restrooms: No Toilet, trailer parking: 3 spaces. 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 Dummit Grove • public launch in Brevard County • fishing access on Dummit Cove • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand,Sand |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 3 spaces |
| Hours | Sunrise to Sunset, Daily, Except when space launches require closure |
| Fee | Free |
| 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 - Dummit Cove Canoe Launch (Sendler Education Outpost)
Is Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Dummit Cove Canoe Launch (Sendler Education Outpost) free to use?
Yes, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Dummit Cove Canoe Launch (Sendler Education Outpost) is a public boat launch with free access in Dummit Grove, Florida.
What water does Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Dummit Cove Canoe Launch (Sendler Education Outpost) access?
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Dummit Cove Canoe Launch (Sendler Education Outpost) provides boat launch access to Dummit Cove in Dummit Grove, Florida.
How do I get to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Dummit Cove Canoe Launch (Sendler Education Outpost)?
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Dummit Cove Canoe Launch (Sendler Education Outpost) is located at coordinates 28.709693, -80.733781 in Dummit Grove, 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 - Dummit Cove Canoe Launch (Sendler Education Outpost) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.