29.3988500, -83.2047900

Shired Island Public Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access Updated Sep 7, 2026
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Shired Island Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on Gulf of Mexico in Dixie County, Florida , with 1 launch lane. We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Horseshoe Beach, about 5.8 miles away. The closest larger city is Gainesville, approximately 55.7 miles away. The site lies within the Butler Creek-Shired Creek Frontal watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as SHIRED ISL. PBLC BOAT RAMP & CAMPGRN.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and enriched with data from the NOAA MRIP Site Register. See the freshness details in the sidebar.

Boat ramps on Gulf of Mexico

We currently track 2 public boat ramps on Gulf of Mexico , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Dixie County

We currently track 25 public boat ramps in Dixie 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 - 20 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.

Shired Island Public Boat Ramp provides access to Gulf of Mexico, one of 2 public launch sites we track on it.

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.

This access point also appears as "SHIRED ISL. PBLC BOAT RAMP & CAMPGRN" in NOAA's fishing site register. Different agencies sometimes list the same ramp under slightly different names.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. The page content itself was last updated on September 7, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Dixie County, Florida
Nearby places
Horseshoe Beach (5.8 mi)
Cross City (17.0 mi)
Manatee Road (19.2 mi)
Coordinates
29.3988500, -83.2047900 Gaia
Waterbody
Gulf of Mexico
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete
Launch lanes
1
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
20 vehicle-only

Amenities

Night lighting

Current weather

66°F Clear

Wind WSW 3 mph

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026 at 4:38 AM

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Data freshness

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

Last checked against source
July 11, 2026
Page content updated
September 7, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
July 26, 2026