29.2069302, -83.0690434

Shell Mound Primitive Boat Launch Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Shell Mound Primitive Boat Launch Boat Ramp is a public launch on Suwannee Sound in Levy County, Florida , with 1 launch lane. We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Cedar Key, about 5.1 miles away. The closest larger city is Gainesville, approximately 54.3 miles away. The site lies within the Barnett Creek-Black Point Swamp Frontal watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as Shell Mound Park.

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 27, 2026.

Boat ramps on Suwannee Sound

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

Nearby boat ramps in Levy County

We currently track 18 public boat ramps in Levy 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 - 10 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.

Shell Mound Primitive Boat Launch Boat Ramp provides access to Suwannee Sound, 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 "Shell Mound Park" 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.

Quick facts

County
Levy County, Florida
Nearby places
Cedar Key (5.1 mi)
Otter Creek (19.7 mi)
Horseshoe Beach (20.9 mi)
Coordinates
29.2069302, -83.0690434 Gaia
Waterbody
Suwannee Sound
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Gravel, Sand, Mud
Launch lanes
1
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
10 vehicle-only

Current weather

72°F Partly Cloudy

Wind S 3 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 3:17 PM

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