Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:25 PM
- Water level
- 0.87 ft
- Tide
- 1.67 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 8720226 — Southbank Riverwalk, St Johns River · 4.8 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Ribault River
Updated 36 min agoSource: USGS station 02246621 — TROUT R NR JACKSONVILLE FLA · 1.6 mi from Ribault River
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (83% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: North Shore Park Kayak Launch
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ribault River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.390091, -81.656345 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Duval County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
North Shore Park Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Ribault River in Jacksonville, Florida at coordinates 30.39009, -81.65635. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
North Shore Park Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Ribault River in Jacksonville, Duval 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 Then Sand, restrooms: No Toilet, hours: Dawn to Dusk. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, 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 ramp near Jacksonville • public launch in Duval County • fishing access on Ribault River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Then Sand |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Hours | Dawn to Dusk |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Jacksonville |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About North Shore Park Kayak Launch
Is North Shore Park Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, North Shore Park Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Jacksonville, Florida.
What water does North Shore Park Kayak Launch access?
North Shore Park Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Ribault River in Jacksonville, Florida.
How do I get to North Shore Park Kayak Launch?
North Shore Park Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 30.390091, -81.656345 in Jacksonville, 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 2.6 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.