Shell Mound Unpaved Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:29 PM
- Tide
- 0.948 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 8727520 — Cedar Key · 5.5 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: Shell Mound Unpaved Boat Ramp
| Location | Cedar Key, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Black Point Swamp |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (87 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 29.206948, -83.069057 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Levy County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Shell Mound Unpaved Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Black Point Swamp in Cedar Key, Florida at coordinates 29.20695, -83.06906. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC). Rated 4.7/5 based on 87 Google reviews.
Shell Mound Unpaved Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Black Point Swamp in Cedar Key, 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: Gravel, Sand, Mud, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: Composting 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 Cedar Key • public launch in Levy County • fishing access on Black Point Swamp • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel, Sand, Mud |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | Composting Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 4 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | United States Fish and Wildlife Service |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shell Mound Unpaved Boat Ramp
Is Shell Mound Unpaved Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Shell Mound Unpaved Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Cedar Key, Florida.
How is Shell Mound Unpaved Boat Ramp rated?
Shell Mound Unpaved Boat Ramp has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 87 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Shell Mound Unpaved Boat Ramp access?
Shell Mound Unpaved Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Black Point Swamp in Cedar Key, Florida.
How do I get to Shell Mound Unpaved Boat Ramp?
Shell Mound Unpaved Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 29.206948, -83.069057 in Cedar Key, 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 Shell Mound Unpaved Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.