29.5200954, -81.6773628

Shell Harbor Public Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access Updated Jul 28, 2026
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Shell Harbor Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on St. Johns River in Putnam County, Florida . We currently track 9 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Welaka, about 2.9 miles away. The closest larger city is Palm Coast, approximately 28.6 miles away. The site lies within the Acosta Creek watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . See the freshness details in the sidebar.

Boat ramps on St. Johns River

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

Nearby boat ramps in Putnam County

We currently track 29 public boat ramps in Putnam 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.

Shell Harbor Public Boat Ramp provides access to St. Johns River, one of 9 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.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. The page content itself was last updated on July 28, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Putnam County, Florida
Nearby places
Welaka (2.9 mi)
Pomona Park (5.3 mi)
Palatka (9.2 mi)
Coordinates
29.5200954, -81.6773628 Gaia
Waterbody
St. Johns River
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete

Current weather

68°F Clear

Wind N 0 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Oct 12, 2026 at 4:04 AM

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Data freshness

How current this listing is, and how it's been maintained.

Last checked against source
July 11, 2026
Page content updated
July 28, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
July 28, 2026