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Castaway Island Preserve Kayak Dock vs McCue Park and Boat Ramp
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Duval County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Castaway Island Preserve Kayak Dock
JACKSONVILLE
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McCue Park and Boat Ramp
JACKSONVILLE BEACH
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
Open during daylight hours only
24 hours
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
—
4
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway
Atlantic ICW (Duval County)
Trailer Parking
—
35 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both Castaway Island Preserve Kayak Dock and McCue Park and Boat Ramp provide public access in Duval 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.