Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:20 PM)
- Water level
- 3.52 ft
- Tide
- 2.405 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 · 23.0 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on St. Johns River
Updated 43 min agoSource: USGS station 02232500 — ST. JOHNS RIVER NEAR CHRISTMAS, FL · 0.3 mi from St. Johns River
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Public Boat Launch
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | St. Johns River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.543861, -80.942449 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Orange County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Public Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to St. Johns River in Florida at coordinates 28.54386, -80.94245. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Public Boat Launch is a public boat launch on St. Johns River in Orange 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: Planks Over Concrete, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: No Toilet. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, 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 Orange County • fishing access on St. Johns River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Planks Over Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 8 spaces |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Saint Johns River Water Management District |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Public Boat Launch
Is Public Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Public Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Public Boat Launch access?
Public Boat Launch provides boat launch access to St. Johns River in Florida.
How do I get to Public Boat Launch?
Public Boat Launch is located at coordinates 28.543861, -80.942449 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 5.2 mi of Public Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.