Shired Island Public Boat Ramp and Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge - Fish Bone Creek Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only)
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Shired Island Public Boat Ramp vs Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge - Fish Bone Creek Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only)

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

These ramps are about 2.0 miles apart.

Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
24 Hours
Daytime Use Only
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
1
1
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Gulf Of America
Fishbone Creek - Horseshore Cove
Trailer Parking
10 spaces
2 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Shired Island Public Boat Ramp and Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge - Fish Bone Creek Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only) 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.