Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:21 PM)
- Tide
- 0.988 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 8720357 — I-295 Buckman Bridge · 5.2 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Ortega River Boat Ramp
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ortega River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.259644, -81.727292 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Duval County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Ortega River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Ortega River in Jacksonville, Florida at coordinates 30.25964, -81.72729. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Ortega River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Ortega 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, launch lanes: 4, restrooms: Flush 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 Jacksonville • public launch in Duval County • fishing access on Ortega River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 4 |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 39 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Jacksonville |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ortega River Boat Ramp
Is Ortega River Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Ortega River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Jacksonville, Florida.
What water does Ortega River Boat Ramp access?
Ortega River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Ortega River in Jacksonville, Florida.
How do I get to Ortega River Boat Ramp?
Ortega River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 30.259644, -81.727292 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 1.9 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.