John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Boat Ramp and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Kayak Launch at The Point
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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Boat Ramp vs John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Kayak Launch at The Point

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

These ramps are about less than a mile apart.

Type
Boat Ramp Within Marina
Hand Launch Only
Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Fees
Yes
Yes
Launch Lanes
4
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Largo Sound
Largo Sound
Trailer Parking
31 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
Yes

Which ramp should you choose?

Both John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Boat Ramp and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Kayak Launch at The Point provide public access in Monroe 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.