Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Scherry Canal Primitive Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:37 PM)
- Tide
- 2.441 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 8721604 — Trident Pier, Port Canaveral · 23.4 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — September 8
local timeWaning Crescent (8% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Scherry Canal Primitive Launch
| Location | Allenhurst, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Dummit Cove |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.727386, -80.741936 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Brevard County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Scherry Canal Primitive Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Dummit Cove in Allenhurst, Florida at coordinates 28.72739, -80.74194. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Scherry Canal Primitive Launch is a public boat launch on Dummit Cove in Allenhurst, 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: 2 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 Allenhurst • public launch in Brevard County • fishing access on Dummit Cove • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand,Sand |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 2 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 - Scherry Canal Primitive Launch
Is Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Scherry Canal Primitive Launch free to use?
Yes, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Scherry Canal Primitive Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Allenhurst, Florida.
What water does Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Scherry Canal Primitive Launch access?
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Scherry Canal Primitive Launch provides boat launch access to Dummit Cove in Allenhurst, Florida.
How do I get to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Scherry Canal Primitive Launch?
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Scherry Canal Primitive Launch is located at coordinates 28.727386, -80.741936 in Allenhurst, 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 2.5 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.