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Marine Discovery Center Kayak Launch vs North Causeway Boat Ramp (West)
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Volusia County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Marine Discovery Center Kayak Launch
NEW SMYRNA BEACH
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North Causeway Boat Ramp (West)
NEW SMYRNA BEACH
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, gate is closed after hours
24 Hours
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
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4
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Indian River
Atlantic ICW (Volusia County)
Trailer Parking
—
64 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both Marine Discovery Center Kayak Launch and North Causeway Boat Ramp (West) provide public access in Volusia 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.