29.7724200, -83.5799300

Hagen's Cove Primitive Launch Ramp - Big Bend Wildlife Management Area

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Hagen's Cove Primitive Launch Ramp - Big Bend Wildlife Management Area is a public launch on Gulf of Mexico in Taylor County, Florida , with 1 launch lane. We currently track 9 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Steinhatchee, about 13.5 miles away. The closest larger city is Tallahassee, approximately 62.2 miles away. The site lies within the Fish Creek-Clay Creek Frontal watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as HAGENS COVE.

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 26, 2026.

Boat ramps on Gulf of Mexico

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

Nearby boat ramps in Taylor County

We currently track 24 public boat ramps in Taylor 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 - 10 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.

Hagen's Cove Primitive Launch Ramp - Big Bend Wildlife Management Area provides access to Gulf of Mexico, 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.

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 "HAGENS COVE" 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
Taylor County, Florida
Nearby places
Steinhatchee (13.5 mi)
Perry (23.9 mi)
Cross City (28.8 mi)
Coordinates
29.7724200, -83.5799300 Gaia
Waterbody
Gulf of Mexico
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Gravel, Sand, Mud
Launch lanes
1
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
10 vehicle-only

Amenities

Grill Night lighting Picnic

Current weather

79°F Light Rain

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 4:08 PM

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