Boat ramps on Matanzas River
Matanzas River has 10 open public boat ramps in the FWC inventory.
- 9 are listed as free (90%, against 68% statewide) and 1 charge a fee.
- 4 are listed as open 24 hours (40%).
- FWC lists 7 launch lanes at 5 ramps; the most is 2 at Douglas C. Crane Park.
- 64 trailer parking spaces are listed across 5 ramps; Douglas C. Crane Park has the most (32).
- Restrooms: 2 with flush toilets and 4 with portable toilets.
- All 10 launch into salt or brackish water.
- 5 are hand-launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard).
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| Devils Elbow Fishing Resort | St. Augustine | $10 | 1 | Posted hours | 12 | Flush toilets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas C. Crane Park | St. Augustine | Free | 2 | 24 hours | 32 | Portable toilets |
| Frank B Butler Park West | St. Augustine | Free | 2 | 24 hours | 14 | Flush toilets |
| Green Road County Boat Ramp (Limited Parking) | St. Augustine | Free | 1 | 24 hours | 4 | No restroom |
| Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #1 | St. Augustine | Free | – | Posted hours | – | Portable toilets |
| Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #2 | St. Augustine | Free | – | Posted hours | – | Portable toilets |
| Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #3 | St. Augustine | Free | – | Posted hours | – | Portable toilets |
| Palmetto Road Public Boat Ramp | St. Augustine | Free | 1 | 24 hours | 2 | No restroom |
| River to Sea Preserve - Main Park Paddlecraft Access (Long Portage) | Palm Coast | Free | – | Posted hours | – | – |
| River to Sea Preserve - North Paddlecraft Access | St. Augustine | Free | – | Posted hours | 0 | No restroom |