25.1439708, -80.9226735

Everglades National Park - Flamingo Freshwater Boat Basin Boat Ramp

Fee required Reported open Public access
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Everglades National Park - Flamingo Freshwater Boat Basin Boat Ramp is a public launch on Buttonwood Canal in Monroe County, Florida .

The nearest community is Layton, about 23.1 miles away. The closest larger city is Homestead, approximately 35.7 miles away. The site lies within the Broad River-Taylor Slough Frontal 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 13, 2026.

Boat ramps on Buttonwood Canal

Everglades National Park - Flamingo Freshwater Boat Basin Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Buttonwood Canal . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Monroe County

We currently track 53 public boat ramps in Monroe County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

No, a launch fee applies here - check the official page for current pricing, since fees can change.

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.

Everglades National Park - Flamingo Freshwater Boat Basin Boat Ramp provides access to Buttonwood Canal.

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
Monroe County, Florida
Nearby places
Layton (23.1 mi)
Islamorada (23.9 mi)
Duck Key (25.8 mi)
Coordinates
25.1439708, -80.9226735 Gaia
Waterbody
Buttonwood Canal
Access type
Public
Hours
Daytime Use Only
Ramp surface
Concrete

Current weather

88°F Clear

Wind SE 6 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 5:35 PM

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