Fort Zachary Taylor Paddle Craft Beach

Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Atlantic Ocean in Key West, Monroe County

Driving directions only; not for navigation on the water.

Check fees, hours and status with Florida Department of Environmental Protection before you go.

For your boat

Set up My setup to see how this ramp matches your boat and tow rig, from FWC data.

All FWC facts
Status	Open
Ramp type	Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard)
Access	Government Owned for General Public Use
Fee	$6 per vehicle
Fee collection	Attendant
Launch lanes	Not listed by FWC
Hours	8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Trailer parking	Not listed by FWC
Car-only parking	120 spaces
Restrooms	Flush toilets (accessible)
Accessibility	No Accommodations for Accessibility
Ramp surface	Sand Kayak Beach · Good to Excellent
Parking surface	Paved - Asphalt or Concrete · Good
Docks	No dock
Other amenities	Grill, Picnic
Water	Salt or brackish water · Ocean or Gulf
Water body	Atlantic Ocean
Managed by	Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Address	601 Howard England Way, Key West, FL 33040
County	Monroe County
Coordinates	24.54538, -81.80942
FWC ramp ID	MO99052GS

Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.

Nearest NOAA tide station: KEY WEST (station 8724580, 0.7 mi straight-line; reference station). Tide predictions are published by NOAA CO-OPS.

These data are not to be used for navigation. Check posted signs and the managing agency.

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Straight-line distance (as the crow flies), not driving or boating distance.

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