Sheppard Park Boat Ramp
Stand-alone ramp on St. Lucie River in Stuart, Martin County
- Fee
- Free (no launch fee listed)
- Lanes
- 2 launch lanes (1 double ramp)
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Trailer parking
- 11 spaces, 1 accessible
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets (accessible)
Check fees, hours and status with City of Stuart before you go. Phone: (772) 288-5340.
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 | Stand-alone ramp |
| Access | Government Owned for General Public Use |
| Fee | Free (no launch fee listed) |
| Launch lanes | 2 launch lanes (1 double ramp) |
| Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Trailer parking | 11 spaces, 1 accessible |
| Car-only parking | 30 spaces, 1 accessible |
| Restrooms | Flush toilets (accessible) |
| Accessibility | Moderate Level of Accessibility |
| Ramp surface | Concrete · Good to Excellent |
| Parking surface | Paved - Asphalt or Concrete · Good |
| Docks | Both Launch and Staging Dock |
| Other amenities | Grill, Picnic |
| Water | Salt or brackish water · River or Stream |
| Water body | St. Lucie River |
| Managed by | City of Stuart |
| Phone | (772) 288-5340 |
| Address | 400 SW FEDERAL HIGHWAY, Stuart, FL 34994 |
| County | Martin County |
| Coordinates | 27.19730, -80.25772 |
| FWC ramp ID | MT00418TW |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
Nearest NOAA tide station: Stuart (station 8722357, 0.2 mi straight-line; subordinate station). Tide predictions are published by NOAA CO-OPS.
Manatee protection zone nearby: Slow Speed (All Year) Excluding main marked channel of St Lucie River & Ski Pnt. 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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