Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:29 PM
- Tide
- 3.655 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 8727520 — Cedar Key · 5.5 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Shell Mound Park and Public Boat Ramp
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Black Point Swamp |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.209585, -83.062840 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Levy County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Shell Mound Park and Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Black Point Swamp in Florida at coordinates 29.20959, -83.06284. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Shell Mound Park and Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Black Point Swamp in Levy 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 Levy County • fishing access on Black Point Swamp • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 12 spaces |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Levy County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shell Mound Park and Public Boat Ramp
Is Shell Mound Park and Public Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Shell Mound Park and Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Shell Mound Park and Public Boat Ramp access?
Shell Mound Park and Public Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Black Point Swamp in Florida.
How do I get to Shell Mound Park and Public Boat Ramp?
Shell Mound Park and Public Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 29.209585, -83.062840 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 5.5 mi of Shell Mound Park and Public Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.