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Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge - Fish Bone Creek Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only) vs Shired Island Public Boat Ramp
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Dixie County, Florida.
These ramps are about 2.0 miles apart.
Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge - Fish Bone Creek Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only)
HORSESHOE BEACH
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Shired Island Public Boat Ramp
OLD TOWN
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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
Daytime Use Only
24 Hours
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
1
1
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Fishbone Creek - Horseshore Cove
Gulf Of America
Trailer Parking
2 spaces
10 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge - Fish Bone Creek Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only) and Shired Island Public Boat Ramp provide public access in Dixie 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.