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NASA Kennedy Athletic, Recreational & Social (KARS) Park Kayal Launch Beach (PERMIT REQUIRED) vs Kings Park Kayak Access
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Brevard County, Florida.
These ramps are about 2.2 miles apart.
NASA Kennedy Athletic, Recreational & Social (KARS) Park Kayal Launch Beach (PERMIT REQUIRED)
MERRITT ISLAND
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Kings Park Kayak Access
MERRITT ISLAND
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
7:00 AM to Sunset
Dawn to Dusk
Fees
Yes
No
Launch Lanes
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—
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Freshwater
Water Body
Banana River
Kings Park Pond
Trailer Parking
2 spaces
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Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both NASA Kennedy Athletic, Recreational & Social (KARS) Park Kayal Launch Beach (PERMIT REQUIRED) and Kings Park Kayak Access 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.