30.0805200, -81.8054300

Old Ferry Public Boat Ramp (Rideout Ferry)

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access Updated Jul 28, 2026
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Old Ferry Public Boat Ramp (Rideout Ferry) is a public launch on Black Creek in Clay County, Florida .

The nearest community is Asbury Lake, about 2.4 miles away. The closest larger city is Jacksonville, approximately 19.6 miles away. The site lies within the Black Creek-St. Johns River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . See the freshness details in the sidebar.

Boat ramps on Black Creek

Old Ferry Public Boat Ramp (Rideout Ferry) is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Black Creek . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Clay County

We currently track 13 public boat ramps in Clay 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.

We don't yet have a confirmed parking count for this location from the managing agency.

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.

Old Ferry Public Boat Ramp (Rideout Ferry) provides access to Black Creek.

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

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. The page content itself was last updated on July 28, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Clay County, Florida
Nearby places
Asbury Lake (2.4 mi)
Middleburg (3.4 mi)
Lakeside (4.1 mi)
Coordinates
30.0805200, -81.8054300 Gaia
Waterbody
Black Creek
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete

Amenities

Picnic

Current weather

68°F Clear

Wind WSW 5 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Oct 12, 2026 at 4:05 AM

Official ramp page Open in Gaia GPS Report incorrect info

Data freshness

How current this listing is, and how it's been maintained.

Last checked against source
July 11, 2026
Page content updated
July 28, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
July 28, 2026