Shell Harbor Public Boat Ramp
Stand-alone ramp on St. Johns River in Satsuma, Putnam County
- Fee
- Free (no launch fee listed)
- Lanes
- 1 launch lane (1 single ramp)
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Trailer parking
- 6 spaces
- Restrooms
- No restroom
Check fees, hours and status with Putnam County before you go.
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How this is rated
Caution: an active Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm, Tropical Storm, Hurricane or Special Marine Warning. Rough: wind 20 mph or more, gusts 25 mph or more. Choppy: wind 12 mph or more. Calm: none of these, and nothing Unknown (an Unknown value never counts as calm). Wind and gusts are the NWS forecast for this hour.
A guide, not advice. Check official forecasts and conditions before launching.
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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 |
| Car-only parking | Not listed by FWC |
| Restrooms | No restroom |
| Accessibility | Low Level of Accessibility |
| Ramp surface | Concrete · Good to Excellent |
| Parking surface | Paved - Asphalt or Concrete · Good |
| Docks | Both Launch and Staging Dock |
| Water | Freshwater · River or Stream |
| Water body | St. Johns River |
| Managed by | Putnam County with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
| Address | 162 Shell Harbor Road, Satsuma, FL 32189 |
| County | Putnam County |
| Coordinates | 29.52007, -81.67742 |
| FWC ramp ID | PU00701ZA |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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