24.9200800, -80.6350300

Upper Matecumbe Key - Blackwood Road Primitive Launch Site Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Semi-Private access
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Upper Matecumbe Key - Blackwood Road Primitive Launch Site Boat Ramp is a semi-private launch on Florida Bay in Monroe County, Florida . We currently track 9 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Islamorada, about 0.5 miles away. The closest larger city is Homestead, approximately 39.2 miles away. The site lies within the Upper Florida Keys 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 Florida Bay

We currently track 9 public boat ramps on Florida Bay , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

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

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.

Upper Matecumbe Key - Blackwood Road Primitive Launch Site Boat Ramp provides access to Florida Bay, one of 9 public launch sites we track on it.

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
Nearby places
Islamorada (0.5 mi)
Plantation (6.5 mi)
Tavernier (9.8 mi)
Coordinates
24.9200800, -80.6350300 Gaia
Waterbody
Florida Bay
Access type
Semi-Private
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Gravel

Current weather

88°F Mostly Clear

Wind S 7 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 4:49 PM

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