Everglades WMA - Tamiami Trail at Mile 39.1 (S-12-A or Forty Mile Bend) and Tamiami Trail at Mile 39.8 Primitive Boat Ramp (40 Mile Bend)
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Everglades WMA - Tamiami Trail at Mile 39.1 (S-12-A or Forty Mile Bend) vs Tamiami Trail at Mile 39.8 Primitive Boat Ramp (40 Mile Bend)

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

These ramps are about less than a mile apart.

Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
24 Hours
24 Hours
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
1
1
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Tamiami Canal and Conservation Area 3A South
Small Canal along Tamiami Trail
Trailer Parking
12 spaces
4 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Everglades WMA - Tamiami Trail at Mile 39.1 (S-12-A or Forty Mile Bend) and Tamiami Trail at Mile 39.8 Primitive Boat Ramp (40 Mile Bend) 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.