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River to Sea Preserve - North Paddlecraft Access vs Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #3
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Saint Johns County, Florida.
These ramps are about 1.8 miles apart.
River to Sea Preserve - North Paddlecraft Access
SAINT AUGUSTINE
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Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #3
SAINT AUGUSTINE
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
Dawn to 11:00 PM
Dusk to Dawn
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
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Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Matanzas River
Matanzas River
Trailer Parking
—
—
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both River to Sea Preserve - North Paddlecraft Access and Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #3 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.