Matheson Hammock County Park - Boat Ramp and Chapman Field Park Kayak Launch
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Matheson Hammock County Park - Boat Ramp vs Chapman Field Park Kayak Launch

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

These ramps are about 2.8 miles apart.

Type
Boat Ramp Within Marina
Hand Launch Only
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset
Unknown
Fees
Yes
No
Launch Lanes
11
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Biscayne Bay
Biscayne Bay
Trailer Parking
120 spaces
5 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Matheson Hammock County Park - Boat Ramp and Chapman Field Park Kayak Launch 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.