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Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina at Founders Park vs Plantation Tropical Preserve Paddle Craft Launch
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Monroe County, Florida.
These ramps are about 3.4 miles apart.
Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina at Founders Park
ISLAMORADA
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Plantation Tropical Preserve Paddle Craft Launch
TAVERNIER
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Type
Boat Ramp Within Marina
Hand Launch Only
Hours
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily
Sunrise to Sunset
Fees
Yes
No
Launch Lanes
1
2
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Florida Bay
Tavernier Creek
Trailer Parking
24 spaces
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Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina at Founders Park and Plantation Tropical Preserve Paddle Craft Launch 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.