South Fork Canoe Launch

Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Dania Cut-Off Canal in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

Fee
Free (no launch fee listed)
Lanes
Not listed by FWC
Hours
8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Trailer parking
Not listed by FWC
Restrooms
No restroom
Navigate (driving directions)

Driving directions only; not for navigation on the water.

Check fees, hours and status with Broward County 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

All FWC facts
StatusOpen
Ramp typeHand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard)
AccessGovernment Owned for General Public Use
FeeFree (no launch fee listed)
Launch lanesNot listed by FWC
Hours8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Trailer parkingNot listed by FWC
Car-only parking3 spaces, 1 accessible
RestroomsNo restroom
AccessibilityLow Level of Accessibility
Ramp surfaceGravel, Sand, Natural Canal Bank
Parking surfacePaved - Asphalt or Concrete · Good
DocksNo dock
WaterSalt or brackish water · Saltwater Canal
Water bodyDania Cut-Off Canal
Managed byBroward County
Address4490 US 441 - State Road 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
CountyBroward County
Coordinates26.06648, -80.20739
FWC ramp IDBW36729AG

On the water

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

Nearest NOAA tide station: Port Laudania, Dania cut-off Canal (station 8722968, 4.8 mi straight-line; subordinate station). Tide predictions are published by NOAA CO-OPS.

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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Nearest open ramps

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