28.4076791, -80.5949654

Port Canaveral Recreational Boat Launching Facility Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Port Canaveral Recreational Boat Launching Facility Boat Ramp is a public launch on Atlantic Ocean - Port Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida , with 8 launch lanes.

The nearest community is Cape Canaveral, about 0.6 miles away. The closest larger city is Melbourne, approximately 22.4 miles away. The site lies within the Cape Canaveral-Atlantic Ocean watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and enriched with data from the NOAA MRIP Site Register. Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 13, 2026.

Boat ramps on Atlantic Ocean - Port Canaveral

Port Canaveral Recreational Boat Launching Facility Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Atlantic Ocean - Port Canaveral . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Brevard County

We currently track 58 public boat ramps in Brevard County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this is a free launch site.

Yes - 15 vehicle-only spaces are recorded for this site.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Port Canaveral Recreational Boat Launching Facility Boat Ramp provides access to Atlantic Ocean - Port Canaveral.

This listing is sourced from Florida FWC records - see the official page for the managing agency's own information.

Yes. According to NOAA's fishing site register, tidal conditions affect activity at this site, so it's worth checking the local tide before you head out - low water can limit launching and access at some coastal ramps.

Yes. NOAA's fishing site register records bait and/or tackle available on-site or in the immediate vicinity of this ramp.

Yes. NOAA's fishing site register lists fish cleaning stations at this location.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Brevard County, Florida
Address
300 CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DRIVE
CAPE CANAVERAL, FL
Nearby places
Cape Canaveral (0.6 mi)
Cocoa Beach (6.1 mi)
Merritt Island (6.7 mi)
Coordinates
28.4076791, -80.5949654 Gaia
Waterbody
Atlantic Ocean - Port Canaveral
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete
Launch lanes
8
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
15 vehicle-only
Contact
+1 321-783-7831

Amenities

Night lighting Picnic Fish cleaning station Tackle shop nearby Bait available Restaurant nearby Lodging nearby

Current weather

91°F Partly Cloudy

Wind SW 10 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 5:08 PM

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