29.7908468, -81.2685372

Palmetto Road Public Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Palmetto Road Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on Matanzas River in St. Johns County, Florida , with 1 launch lane. We currently track 7 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Butler Beach, about 0.5 miles away. The closest larger city is Palm Coast, approximately 14.7 miles away. The site lies within the Tolomato River-Moses Creek Frontal watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as PALMETTO ROAD BOAT RAMP.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and enriched with data from the NOAA MRIP Site Register. Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 22, 2026.

Boat ramps on Matanzas River

We currently track 7 public boat ramps on Matanzas River , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

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.

Yes - 5 vehicle-only spaces are recorded for this site.

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.

Palmetto Road Public Boat Ramp provides access to Matanzas River, one of 7 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.

Yes. According to NOAA's fishing site register, tidal conditions affect activity at this site, so it's worth checking the local tide before you head out - low water can limit launching and access at some coastal ramps.

This access point also appears as "PALMETTO ROAD BOAT RAMP" in NOAA's fishing site register. Different agencies sometimes list the same ramp under slightly different names.

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

Quick facts

County
St. Johns County, Florida
Address
395 PALMETTO ROAD
CRESCENT BEACH, FL
Nearby places
Butler Beach (0.5 mi)
Crescent Beach (1.8 mi)
Saint Augustine Shores (2.9 mi)
Coordinates
29.7908468, -81.2685372 Gaia
Waterbody
Matanzas River
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete
Launch lanes
1
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
5 vehicle-only
Contact
+1 904-209-0328

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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