Banana River Park Kayak Launch and Rodney S. Ketchum Ports End Park
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Banana River Park Kayak Launch vs Rodney S. Ketchum Ports End Park

Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Brevard County, Florida.

These ramps are about 1.0 miles apart.

Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
Unknown
24 Hours
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
1
2
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Banana River
Canaveral Basin - Atlantic Ocean
Trailer Parking
28 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
Yes

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Banana River Park Kayak Launch and Rodney S. Ketchum Ports End Park provide public access in Brevard County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.