Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Haulover Canal Kayak Launch Site

Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Indian River Lagoon in Titusville, Brevard County

Fee: Free (no launch fee listed)
Lanes: 2 launch lanes (1 double ramp)
Hours: Daylight hours (FWC: “Sunrise to Sunset, Daily, Except when space launches require closure”)
Trailer parking: 20 spaces
Restrooms: No restroom

Driving directions only; not for navigation on the water.

Check fees, hours and status with United States Fish and Wildlife Service 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	Free (no launch fee listed)
Launch lanes	2 launch lanes (1 double ramp)
Hours	Daylight hours (FWC: “Sunrise to Sunset, Daily, Except when space launches require closure”)
Trailer parking	20 spaces
Car-only parking	20 spaces
Restrooms	No restroom
Accessibility	Not listed by FWC
Ramp surface	Concrete
Parking surface	Not listed by FWC
Docks	Not listed by FWC
Water	Salt or brackish water · Bay or Lagoon
Water body	Indian River Lagoon
Managed by	United States Fish and Wildlife Service with Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Address	end of Taylor St, Titusville, FL 32796
County	Brevard County
Coordinates	28.73078, -80.76123
FWC ramp ID	BV70097TS

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

Manatee protection zone nearby: Slow Speed (All Year). About 10 m from the ramp. FWC state zone, Rule 68C-22 FAC.

General reference only: FAC Chapter 68C-22 and posted signs prevail; local and federal (USFWS) zones may differ and are not included.

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.