Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:18 PM
- Tide
- 1.401 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 (76% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Rodney S. Ketchum Ports End Park
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Banana River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.408455, -80.631143 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Brevard County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Rodney S. Ketchum Ports End Park is a public boat launch providing access to Banana River in Florida at coordinates 28.40846, -80.63114. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Rodney S. Ketchum Ports End Park is a public boat launch on Banana River in 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: Concrete, launch lanes: 2, 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 launch in Brevard County • fishing access on Banana River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 28 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Canaveral Port Authority |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rodney S. Ketchum Ports End Park
Is Rodney S. Ketchum Ports End Park free to use?
Yes, Rodney S. Ketchum Ports End Park is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Rodney S. Ketchum Ports End Park access?
Rodney S. Ketchum Ports End Park provides boat launch access to Banana River in Florida.
How do I get to Rodney S. Ketchum Ports End Park?
Rodney S. Ketchum Ports End Park is located at coordinates 28.408455, -80.631143 in 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.