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Fort Matanzas National National Monument - Matanzas Inlet West Parking Lot Paddlecraft Access vs Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #1
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Saint Johns County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Fort Matanzas National National Monument - Matanzas Inlet West Parking Lot Paddlecraft Access
SAINT AUGUSTINE
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Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #1
SAINT AUGUSTINE
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
24 Hours
Dusk to Dawn
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
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—
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
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Matanzas River
Trailer Parking
—
—
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Fort Matanzas National National Monument - Matanzas Inlet West Parking Lot Paddlecraft Access and Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #1 provide public access in Saint Johns 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.