Bessie Creek Public Boat Ramp
Stand-alone ramp on Bessie Creek (C-23) in Palm City, Martin County
- Fee
- Free (no launch fee listed)
- Lanes
- 1 launch lane (1 single ramp)
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Trailer parking
- 6 spaces, 1 accessible
- Restrooms
- No restroom
Check fees, hours and status with South Florida Water Managememnt District before you go.
For your boat
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All FWC facts
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Ramp type | Stand-alone ramp |
| Access | Government Owned for General Public Use |
| Fee | Free (no launch fee listed) |
| Launch lanes | 1 launch lane (1 single ramp) |
| Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Trailer parking | 6 spaces, 1 accessible |
| Car-only parking | Not listed by FWC |
| Restrooms | No restroom |
| Accessibility | No Accommodations for Accessibility |
| Ramp surface | Concrete · Needs Repair |
| Parking surface | Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil · Good |
| Docks | No dock |
| Water | Freshwater · Freshwater Canal |
| Water body | Bessie Creek (C-23) |
| Managed by | South Florida Water Managememnt District with South Florida Water Management District |
| Address | SW Boat Ramp Avenue (SW 60th Avenue), Palm City, FL 34990 |
| County | Martin County |
| Coordinates | 27.20514, -80.34186 |
| FWC ramp ID | MT33477PP |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
These data are not to be used for navigation. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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How this is rated
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