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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park - Kayak Beach (Area 1) vs Crandon Park Beach - Miami Kite Boarding Water Sports Concession (RESTRICTIONS APPLY)
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Miami Dade County, Florida.
These ramps are about 2.5 miles apart.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park - Kayak Beach (Area 1)
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Crandon Park Beach - Miami Kite Boarding Water Sports Concession (RESTRICTIONS APPLY)
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Sunrise to Sunset
Fees
Yes
Yes
Launch Lanes
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—
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Trailer Parking
—
—
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park - Kayak Beach (Area 1) and Crandon Park Beach - Miami Kite Boarding Water Sports Concession (RESTRICTIONS APPLY) provide public access in Miami Dade 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.