30.4320000, -81.7270000

Lake Bethesda Park Primitive Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Public access
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Lake Bethesda Park Primitive Ramp is a public launch on Bethesda Lake in Duval County, Florida .

The nearest community is Nassau Village-Ratliff, about 7.3 miles away. The closest larger city is Jacksonville, approximately 8.1 miles away. The site lies within the Upper Trout River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 22, 2026.

Boat ramps on Bethesda Lake

Lake Bethesda Park Primitive Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Bethesda Lake . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Duval County

We currently track 35 public boat ramps in Duval 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.

Lake Bethesda Park Primitive Ramp provides access to Bethesda Lake.

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.

Quick facts

County
Duval County, Florida
Nearby places
Nassau Village-Ratliff (7.3 mi)
Jacksonville (8.1 mi)
Callahan (10.9 mi)
Coordinates
30.4320000, -81.7270000 Gaia
Waterbody
Bethesda Lake
Access type
Public
Hours
Daytime Use Only
Ramp surface
Sand,Sand

Amenities

Grill Picnic

Current weather

84°F Mostly Clear

Wind WNW 6 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 3:18 PM

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