29.8858100, -81.2856700

Lighthouse Park at The J. Cox Recreation Facility Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Lighthouse Park at The J. Cox Recreation Facility Boat Ramp is a public launch on Salt Run in St. Johns County, Florida .

The nearest community is Saint Augustine, about 1.8 miles away. The closest larger city is Palm Coast, approximately 21.3 miles away. The site lies within the Tolomato River-Moses Creek 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 22, 2026.

Boat ramps on Salt Run

Lighthouse Park at The J. Cox Recreation Facility Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Salt Run . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in St. Johns County

We currently track 23 public boat ramps in St. Johns 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.

Lighthouse Park at The J. Cox Recreation Facility Boat Ramp provides access to Salt Run.

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
St. Johns County, Florida
Nearby places
Saint Augustine (1.8 mi)
Saint Augustine Beach (2.7 mi)
Saint Augustine South (3.5 mi)
Coordinates
29.8858100, -81.2856700 Gaia
Waterbody
Salt Run
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete

Amenities

Grill Picnic

Current weather

82°F Clear

Wind SW 7 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:36 PM

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