Paddle launch · Marathon · Monroe County
Long Key State Park - Kayak Beach
Atlantic Ocean · Ocean or Gulf · Salt or Brackish Water
Florida FWC boat ramp inventory
About Long Key State Park - Kayak Beach
About this ramp
Long Key State Park - Kayak Beach is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Marathon, Monroe County on Atlantic Ocean, a ocean or Gulf with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Launching
The ramp has a launch with a gravel kayak beach surface. The FWC rates its condition as good. There is no dock.
Fees, parking and hours
A launch fee is charged; the amount is not stated. Pay the attendant on site. Parking: 10 car spaces, not paved - gravel/limestone/packed soil. Hours: 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year.
Facilities
Restrooms: Flush Toilet. Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility. Amenities: picnic.
Fishing
10 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.
Long Key Viaduct
3.8 mi
- Depth
- 20 ft
- Relief
- 5 ft
- GPS
- 24° 45.410' N, 80° 49.110' W
- Material
- Reef Ball (106)
Long Key Reef #6
5.2 mi
- Depth
- 26 ft
- GPS
- 24° 44.190' N, 80° 49.585' W
- Material
- Bridge Spans
Long Key Reef #4
5.4 mi
- Depth
- 26 ft
- GPS
- 24° 44.026' N, 80° 49.755' W
- Material
- Bridge Spans
Long Key Reef #5
5.4 mi
- Depth
- 26 ft
- GPS
- 24° 44.012' N, 80° 49.589' W
- Material
- Bridge Spans
Show all 10 reefs
| Reef | Distance | Depth | GPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Key Viaduct | 3.8 mi | 20 ft | 24° 45.410' N, 80° 49.110' W |
| Long Key Reef #6 | 5.2 mi | 26 ft | 24° 44.190' N, 80° 49.585' W |
| Long Key Reef #4 | 5.4 mi | 26 ft | 24° 44.026' N, 80° 49.755' W |
| Long Key Reef #5 | 5.4 mi | 26 ft | 24° 44.012' N, 80° 49.589' W |
| Long Key Reef | 5.5 mi | 24 ft | 24° 43.905' N, 80° 49.667' W |
| Long Key Reef | 5.5 mi | 24 ft | 24° 43.90' N, 80° 49.667' W |
| Long Key Reef | 5.6 mi | 26 ft | 24° 43.878' N, 80° 49.832' W |
| Long Key Reef #3 | 5.6 mi | 26 ft | 24° 43.870' N, 80° 49.652' W |
| Long Key Reef #2 | 5.9 mi | 26 ft | 24° 43.613' N, 80° 49.708' W |
| Long Key Reef #1 | 5.9 mi | 26 ft | 24° 43.601' N, 80° 49.734' W |
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.
Nearby
Other ramps nearby
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.