24.6013000, -81.6471900

Shark Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp (Mile Marker 11)

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Shark Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp (Mile Marker 11) is a public launch on Similar Sound - Hawk Channel - Atlantic Ocean in Monroe County, Florida. The site lies within the Lower Florida Keys watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Before you go, it's worth double-checking a few things that can change independently of this listing: current water levels, any temporary closures, the exact launch fee, and parking availability if you're arriving with a trailer.

Current weather

87°F Partly Cloudy

Wind E 14 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Jul 13, 2026 at 1:55 PM

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 Similar Sound - Hawk Channel - Atlantic Ocean

Shark Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp (Mile Marker 11) is the only public boat ramp we have on record for Similar Sound - Hawk Channel - Atlantic Ocean. Smaller creeks and coves sometimes have unofficial or private access points we haven't verified yet - if you know of one nearby, help us add it.

Other boat ramps in Monroe County

Monroe County tracks 53 public boat ramps in total, spread across several different rivers, creeks and lakes - not just Similar Sound - Hawk Channel - Atlantic Ocean. Each one below shows which waterbody it's on, so you can tell at a glance whether it actually connects to the same water as Shark Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp (Mile Marker 11) or leads somewhere completely different.

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.

Shark Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp (Mile Marker 11) provides access to Similar Sound - Hawk Channel - Atlantic Ocean.

This listing is sourced from Florida FWC records.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Monroe County, Florida
Coordinates
24.6013000, -81.6471900 Gaia
Waterbody
Similar Sound - Hawk Channel - Atlantic Ocean
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete
Last verified
July 11, 2026
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