Rodney S. Ketcham Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:18 PM — under 2h
- Tide
- 2.52 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 · 2.4 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Rodney S. Ketcham Boat Ramp
| Location | Cape Canaveral, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Banana River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (239 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 28.408787, -80.631483 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Brevard County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (321) 783-7831 |
Rodney S. Ketcham Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Banana River in Cape Canaveral, Florida at coordinates 28.40879, -80.63148. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC). Rated 4.6/5 based on 239 Google reviews.
Rodney S. Ketcham Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Banana River in Cape Canaveral, 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. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rodney S. Ketcham Boat Ramp
Is Rodney S. Ketcham Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Rodney S. Ketcham Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
How is Rodney S. Ketcham Boat Ramp rated?
Rodney S. Ketcham Boat Ramp has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 239 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Rodney S. Ketcham Boat Ramp access?
Rodney S. Ketcham Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Banana River in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
How do I get to Rodney S. Ketcham Boat Ramp?
Rodney S. Ketcham Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 28.408787, -80.631483 in Cape Canaveral, 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 Rodney S. Ketcham Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.