Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Pattillo Creek Paddlecraft Access Points and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Radar Tower Paddlecraft Access Point
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Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Pattillo Creek Paddlecraft Access Points vs Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Radar Tower Paddlecraft Access Point

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

These ramps are about 1.1 miles apart.

Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset, Daily, Except when space launches require closure
Sunrise to Sunset, Daily, Except when space launches require closure
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Pattillo Creek - Indian River Lagoon
Indian River Lagoon
Trailer Parking
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Pattillo Creek Paddlecraft Access Points and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Radar Tower Paddlecraft Access Point 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.