Kayak and paddle launches near Jacksonville

Among the 45 access points closest to downtown Jacksonville, 9 are named as kayak, canoe or paddlecraft launches in the state registry.

Distances are straight-line from downtown Jacksonville; below are the 9 closest, grouped by water.

Saint Johns River

Recorded in Saint Johns River: Flier, Spotted Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Spotted Gar.

Surveyed depths in Saint Johns River reach 65 ft.

Duval

max 65 ft · surveyed

1North Bank River Walk - Gefen Park Paddlecraft Access: boat ramp on Saint Johns River, ≈ 1 mi from downtown.
2Bee Street Park - Paddlecraft Access: boat ramp on Saint Johns River, ≈ 1.2 mi from downtown.
4North Shore Park Kayak Launch: boat ramp on Saint Johns River, ≈ 4.4 mi from downtown.
6Charles Reese Memorial Park Kayak Launch: boat ramp on Saint Johns River, ≈ 5.8 mi from downtown.
7Joe Carlucci Sisters Creek Park - Paddlecraft Launch Beach: boat ramp on Saint Johns River, ≈ 12.4 mi from downtown.
9Camp Chowenwaw Park Paddlecraft Launch: boat ramp on Saint Johns River, ≈ 20 mi from downtown.

Recorded in Mill Cove: Red Drum, Common Snook, Spotted Seatrout, and Tarpon.

Surveyed depths in Mill Cove reach 32 ft.

Duval

max 32 ft · surveyed

3Blue Cypress Park Canoe Access: boat ramp on Mill Cove, ≈ 4.1 mi from downtown.
5Reddie Point Preserve Canoe Access: boat ramp on Mill Cove, ≈ 4.9 mi from downtown.