Boat Ramps
Public ramps and marinas along the scallop coast, by town. Check fees and hours with the ramp before you go; they change.
Where to Launch
Port St. Joe & Cape San Blas
Town Guide- Boat RampFrank Pate Park Boat Ramp$20 out-of-county daily pass from the pay station (credit or debit ...15 trailer spaces, 23 car spaces4 lanesThe pay station takes credit or debit cards only, and your pass must be displayed.Ramp Details
- Boat RampBayview Picnic Area Kayak Launch (St. Joseph Peninsula State Park)State park entrance fee, about $6 a day, paid to the attendant10 car spaces8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a yearHand launch only, for kayaks and paddleboards, on the bay side of the park.
- Boat RampEagle Harbor Boat Ramp (St. Joseph Peninsula State Park)$6 park entrance per vehicle plus $5 boat launch fee52 trailer spaces, 45 car spaces1 laneThe park gate opens at 8 AM, so this is not a pre-dawn launch.Website ↗
- Boat RampHighland View Public Boat RampFree20 trailer spaces, 15 car spaces1 laneA public launch into the St. Joseph Bay Aquatic Preserve.
- Boat RampTroy Deal Kayak Launch (St. Joseph Bay Buffer Preserve)Free5 car spaces8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a yearHand launch only, with about 5 car spaces and no toilet.
- MarinaPoint South Marina Port St. JoeThis rebuilt city marina sits on the east shore of St. Joseph Bay.850.460.9780Website ↗
Carrabelle
Town Guide- Boat Ramp4th Street Boat Ramp$10 per launch (envelope and payment box on site); Franklin County ...4 trailer spaces1 laneThis small ramp has only 4 trailer spaces, so have a backup ramp in mind.Website ↗
- Boat RampMarine Street Public Boat Ramp$10 per launch (envelope and payment box on site); Franklin County ...25 trailer spaces, 6 car spaces2 lanesPolice enforce the launch fee; annual passes are sold at City Hall, 1206 Hwy 98 East.Website ↗
- Boat RampTimber Island Public Boat RampFree25 trailer spaces1 laneThere is no restroom at this ramp.
- MarinaC-Quarters MarinaSeven days a week, dawn to duskA public boat ramp with plenty of trailer parking is steps away on the Carrabelle River.(850) 697-8400Website ↗
Panacea & Ochlockonee Bay
Town Guide- Boat RampAlligator Point Public Boat Ramp2 trailer spaces1 lane24 HoursRoom for only about 2 trailers, so have a backup ramp in mind.
- Boat RampBottoms Road Boat Ramp$5 Wakulla County daily permit (cash or digital at the ramp) or $40...4 trailer spaces1 laneSingle lane with no dock.Website ↗
- Boat RampLeonard's Landing Primitive Boat Ramp (St. Teresa Wayside Park)6 trailer spaces1 lane24 HoursA primitive public ramp into the Alligator Harbor Aquatic Preserve, home to bay scallops.
- Boat RampLevy Bay Boat Ramp$5 Wakulla County daily permit (cash or digital at the ramp) or $40...4 trailer spaces, 6 car spaces2 lanesA county ramp with Gulf access but no restroom.Website ↗
- Boat RampMashes Sands Park Boat Ramp$5 Wakulla County daily permit (cash or digital at the ramp) or $40...12 trailer spaces3 lanesLaunches into Ochlockonee Bay with access to the Gulf.Website ↗
- Boat RampOchlockonee Bay Public Boat RampFree8 trailer spaces1 laneFind it on the south side of the US 98 bridge, with a staging dock.
- Boat RampROHO (Brothers Three) Boat Ramp$5 Wakulla County daily permit (cash or digital at the ramp) or $40...4 trailer spaces1 laneSmall single-lane ramp on Ochlockonee Bay off Surf Road; get the county permit before you launch.
- Boat RampRock Landing Boat Ramp and Pier$5 Wakulla County daily permit (cash or digital at the ramp) or $40...13 trailer spaces, 10 car spaces2 lanesA county ramp with Gulf access; the commercial boat slips are for commercial fishermen.Website ↗
- Boat RampSun & Sands Boulevard Primitive Boat Ramp4 trailer spaces1 lane24 HoursA primitive public ramp into the Alligator Harbor Aquatic Preserve.
- MarinaLee Spears & Son Pay Ramp (Spring Creek)$5, drop box15 trailer spaces, 15 car spaces1 lanePrivately owned pay ramp at Spring Creek on Oyster Bay, between Panacea and Shell Point.
St. Marks & Shell Point
Town Guide- Boat RampLighthouse Point Boat Ramp (St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge)Refuge entrance fee: $5 per vehicle or $25 annual refuge pass; Amer...34 trailer spaces, 5 car spaces2 lanesRight on Apalachee Bay by the St. Marks Lighthouse, so there is no long river run.Ramp Details
- Boat RampSt. Marks River Park Boat Ramp$10 per launch, parking free; annual sticker free for St. Marks res...41 trailer spaces, 15 car spaces3 lanesStaff work the ramp at busy times and sell annual passes there.Ramp Details
- Boat RampShell Point Beach Kayak and Hobie Cat Launch$5 Wakulla County daily permit (cash or digital at the ramp) or $40...4 trailer spacesBeach park open 6 AM to midnightKayaks and Hobie Cats only; trailered boats use the Shell Point Public Boat Ramp nearby.Website ↗
- Boat RampShell Point Public Boat Ramp$5 Wakulla County daily permit (cash or digital at the ramp) or $40...20 trailer spaces, 3 car spaces1 laneNear Shell Point Beach, where the water is shallow and clear.Website ↗
- Boat RampWakulla Beach Primitive Boat Launch (St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge)Free6 trailer spaces1 laneA tidal beach launch onto Apalachee Bay, good for small boats year-round.
- MarinaShell Island Fish Camp & Marina$3 launch, paid to the attendant1 lane6:00 AM to 8:00 PMOld Florida fish camp on the St. Marks River with its own ramp, fuel and bait.(850) 925-6226Website ↗
- MarinaShields Marina2 lanesTuesday to Sunday 7 AM to 7 PM ET; closed MondayFull-service marina on the St. Marks River since 1952.(850) 925-6158Website ↗
Keaton Beach
Town Guide- Boat RampHagen's Cove Launch (Big Bend WMA)No entrance fee6 trailer spaces1 laneHundreds of waders come to scallop the shallows, where you can walk out a quarter mile or so and still be under waist deep.Ramp Details
- Boat RampKeaton Beach Public Boat Ramp$5 per day, drop box93 trailer spaces2 lanesThe ramp gets very busy during scallop season, so arrive early.Ramp Details
- Boat RampDark Island Public Boat Ramp$5, drop box5 trailer spaces1 laneHurricane Helene damaged this ramp, so check that it is open before you go.
- MarinaSpring Warrior Fish Camp$5 launch6 trailer spaces1 lanePrivately owned ramp open to the public on Spring Warrior Creek, north of Keaton Beach.Website ↗
Steinhatchee
Town Guide- Boat RampSteinhatchee Public Boat Ramp$5, drop box50 trailer spaces, 10 car spaces3 lanesThe main public ramp in town, on 1st Avenue South.Ramp Details
- Boat RampJena Public Boat Ramp8 trailer spaces1 lane24 HoursOn the Jena side of the Steinhatchee River, with Gulf access through the river mouth.
- Boat RampLadd's Landing Primitive LaunchFree6 trailer spaces1 lanePrimitive launch upriver from town with no docks and no restroom, best for small boats.
- Boat RampRocky Creek Park Boat RampFree24 trailer spaces2 lanesBuilt for shallow draft boats, with direct Gulf access just south of Steinhatchee.
- MarinaGood Times Motel & MarinaA recommended scalloping base on the Jena bank of the Steinhatchee River.(352) 498-8088Website ↗
- MarinaSea Hag MarinaThe closest protected marina to the Gulf in the area, at Marker 47 on the Steinhatchee River.(352) 498-3008Website ↗
- MarinaSteinhatchee Marina at Deadman BaySeveral Steinhatchee scallop charters depart from this marina.
Horseshoe Beach
Town Guide- Boat RampButler-Douglas Memorial Park Boat Ramp (Horseshoe Beach Park)FreeAbout 20 trailer spaces2 lanesThe go-to launch for the scallop shallows, at the west end of 8th Avenue.(352) 498-5234Ramp Details
- Boat RampHorseshoe Beach Fisherman's Boat RampThe second public ramp in town, on Main Street.
- Boat RampShired Island Public Boat RampFree10 trailer spaces, 8 car spaces1 laneA free, less traveled launch on CR 357 between Horseshoe Beach and Suwannee.
- MarinaThe Marina in Horseshoe BeachThe only marina in town; you can rent a boat or launch your own.(352) 498-5405Website ↗
Yankeetown & Inglis
Town Guide- Boat RampBird Creek Boat Ramp (Highway 40)Free20 trailer spaces2 lanesGulf access is easy from this ramp at the end of SR 40.Website ↗
- Boat RampCross Florida Barge Canal Boat Ramp (US 19)Free24 trailer spaces1 laneOn the Cross Florida Greenway, with no toilet at the ramp.
- Boat RampDewey Allen Park Boat Ramp at Vassey CreekFree8 trailer spaces, 8 car spaces1 laneThis is a shallow tidal creek, so plan your launch and return around the tide.Website ↗
- Boat RampYankeetown Yacht Basin Park Boat Ramp$53 trailer spaces1 laneNext to the U.S. Coast Guard station on Riverside Drive, upriver from the Gulf.
- MarinaB's Marina and Campground$3 launch fee12 trailer spaces1 laneIt may now go by Old Florida RV and Yacht Club, so call ahead to confirm it is open.352-566-8319
- MarinaYankeetown Marina$5 launch fee8 trailer spaces1 laneCall before going, since it may be out of business.
Crystal River
Town Guide- Boat RampFort Island Trail Park Boat Ramp$10 daily launch fee; $25 annual pass for Citrus County residents (...42 trailer spaces, 30 car spaces4 lanesPay through the Premium Parking app, the QR code at the ramp, or by phone.Ramp Details
- Boat RampCrystal River City Boat Ramp at 3rd Avenue$7.50 per boat plus parking, credit card or phone payment only12 trailer spaces1 laneThere is no dock and no toilet.
- Boat RampCrystal River City Boat Ramp at Pete's Pier$10 per boat plus parking25 trailer spaces, 25 car spaces1 laneThe inner bay and canals are idle speed year round, so allow extra time to reach the Gulf.
- Boat RampFort Island Gulf Beach Boat Ramp$10 a day; $25 annual pass for Citrus County residents, $75 for non...24 trailer spaces, a few hundred feet from the ramp2 lanesRenovations continue, so expect temporary portable restrooms.Website ↗
- MarinaAdventure Center at Plantation on Crystal RiverLaunch $20, $10 for hotel guests, $30 commercial, $5 each extra veh...10 trailer spaces, 34 car spaces1 laneRuns guided five hour scallop trips.Website ↗
- MarinaCrystal River WatersportsBoat ramp from $15 per day including tax50 trailer spaces1 laneA ramp pass covers one full calendar day.352-795-7033Website ↗
- MarinaPete's Pier MarinaMany scallop charters leave from here, and you can book one through the marina.(352) 795-3302Website ↗
- MarinaPort Hotel and Marina$10 launch40 car spaces; call ahead about trailer parking1 laneCall ahead to be sure the ramp and parking are available.352-795-3111Website ↗
Ozello
Town Guide- Boat RampOzello Community Park (Pirates Cove) Boat RampFree14 trailer spaces, 14 car spaces1 laneWebsite ↗
- Boat RampOzello Park John Brown Drive Sand RampFree14 trailer spaces4 lanesThis sand ramp suits airboats and johnboats, with no dock and no restrooms.Website ↗
- MarinaMs. Fin's Oarhouse Marina6:30 AM to 5:00 PM daily; call to confirmRuns scalloping charters from July 1 to September 24.352-228-4441Website ↗
- MarinaOzello Keys MarinaMon to Thu 8 AM to 6:30 PM, Sun 8 AM to 6 PM; call for other daysA charter that runs from here says cleaning crews at its docks charge about $6 per gallon. Ask at the marina who is cleaning.352-228-8095Website ↗
Homosassa
Town Guide- Boat RampMacRae's Public Boat Ramp$10 a day; $25 annual pass for Citrus County residents, $75 for non...35 trailer spaces2 lanesPay through the Premium Parking app, the QR code at the ramp, or by calling (844) 236-2011.Ramp Details
- Boat RampChassahowitzka River Boat Ramp24 trailer spaces, 34 car spaces1 laneDaylight hoursCall ahead to confirm the fee.Website ↗
- Boat RampMason Creek Public Boat RampFree5 trailer spaces1 laneSmall single lane ramp off the Homosassa River with no dock and no restrooms.Website ↗
- MarinaRiverhaven Marina$20 launch35 trailer spaces, 20 car spaces1 laneA commercially owned ramp open to the public on the Homosassa River, next to MacRae's.
Hernando Beach & Weeki Wachee
Town Guide- Boat RampBayport Park Boat RampParking fee: $10 a day or $53.25 a year, paid by phone app only24 trailer spaces, plus car and trailer parking added in the renova...3 lanesThe renovated park has an overhauled boat ramp and more parking for cars and trailers.Ramp Details
- Boat RampHernando Beach Public Boat Ramp$10 per day or $53.25 per year, pay by phone app only65 trailer spaces4 lanesSeveral scallop charters, including Angling Adventures, depart from this ramp.Ramp Details
- Boat RampJenkins Creek Park Boat RampParking fee: $10 a day or $53.25 a year, paid by phone only9 trailer spaces, 74 car spaces1 laneThe launch is for small boats or canoes only.Website ↗
- MarinaMary's Fish Camp$10 launch per kayak or boat; $15 trailer parkingCamp store 8 AM to 6 PM dailyOld Florida fish camp from 1946 on the spring fed Mud River, with quick access to the Gulf.(352) 597-3474Website ↗
- MarinaNorfleet Fish Camp$5 launch, paid to attendant6 trailer spaces1 laneKnown locally as Carl's Store, at the Hammock Creek bridge in Aripeka.Website ↗
Hudson
Town Guide- Boat RampRobert J. Strickland Memorial Park Boat Ramp$10 per 24 hours (card or phone only, no cash); Pasco annual pass $...46 trailer spaces1 laneSeveral Hudson scallop charters meet customers at the park, 6345 Clark St.Ramp Details
- MarinaHudson Beach MarinaOffers fuel and direct Gulf access; call ahead if you need a public ramp.(727) 863-9093Website ↗
- MarinaSea Ranch MarinaLaunch fee paid to the attendant; call for the amountNo boat trailer parking on premises1 laneA launching spot for fishing and scalloping trips.(727) 514-6010
- MarinaSkeleton Key MarinaBoat, kayak and paddleboard rentals are by full or half day, plus fuel.(727) 868-3411
Port Richey & New Port Richey
Town Guide- Boat RampAnclote River Park Boat Ramp$10 per 24 hours (card or phone only, no cash); Pasco annual pass $...120 trailer spaces, 100 car spaces6 lanesThe largest county-operated boat ramp in Pasco.(727) 938-2598Ramp Details
- Boat RampNick's Park Boat RampFree21 trailer spaces, 9 car spaces; trailer parking can be tight1 laneThe only City of Port Richey boat ramp, on Miller's Bayou.Ramp Details
- Boat RampSims Park Boat RampFree9 trailer spaces, 10 car spaces2 lanesFits boats of 25 to 30 feet at high tide, with direct access to the Cotee River.Website ↗
- MarinaAnclote Village MarinaNext to Anclote River Park, with pontoon and tritoon rentals.(727) 937-9737Website ↗
- MarinaGill Dawg MarinaThe Reef Chief Charters runs fishing and scalloping trips from here.
- MarinaSunset Landing MarinaOn the Cotee River by channel marker 33, with boat rentals run by Riviera Water Sports.727-849-5092Website ↗
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