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Hillsboro El Rio Park South Paddlecraft Launch vs Silver Palm Park Boat Ramp (PERMIT REQUIRED) CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION THROUGH MARCH 2022
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Palm Beach County, Florida.
These ramps are about 2.0 miles apart.
Hillsboro El Rio Park South Paddlecraft Launch
BOCA RATON
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Silver Palm Park Boat Ramp (PERMIT REQUIRED) CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION THROUGH MARCH 2022
BOCA RATON
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
8:00 AM to Sunset
24 Hours
Fees
No
Yes
Launch Lanes
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1
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Hillsboro Canal
Atlantic ICW (Palm Beach County) Lake Boca Raton
Trailer Parking
—
36 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
—
Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both Hillsboro El Rio Park South Paddlecraft Launch and Silver Palm Park Boat Ramp (PERMIT REQUIRED) CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION THROUGH MARCH 2022 provide public access in Palm Beach 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.