Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:26 PM
- Tide
- 0.509 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 8720357 — I-295 Buckman Bridge · 2.7 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeFirst Quarter (68% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Ringhaver Park Kayak Launch (Long Portage!)
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ortega River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.225436, -81.713073 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Duval County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Ringhaver Park Kayak Launch (Long Portage!) is a public boat launch providing access to Ortega River in Jacksonville, Florida at coordinates 30.22544, -81.71307. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Ringhaver Park Kayak Launch (Long Portage!) 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: Boardwalk And Floating Dock, restrooms: Flush Toilet, ada accessible: Yes. 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 | Boardwalk And Floating Dock |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | Daytime Use Only |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Jacksonville |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ringhaver Park Kayak Launch (Long Portage!)
Is Ringhaver Park Kayak Launch (Long Portage!) free to use?
Yes, Ringhaver Park Kayak Launch (Long Portage!) is a public boat launch with free access in Jacksonville, Florida.
What water does Ringhaver Park Kayak Launch (Long Portage!) access?
Ringhaver Park Kayak Launch (Long Portage!) provides boat launch access to Ortega River in Jacksonville, Florida.
How do I get to Ringhaver Park Kayak Launch (Long Portage!)?
Ringhaver Park Kayak Launch (Long Portage!) is located at coordinates 30.225436, -81.713073 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 2.6 mi of Ringhaver Park Kayak Launch (Long Portage!), providing alternative access points for this area's waters.