Boat ramp · Titusville · Brevard County

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Bairs Cove

Mosquito Lagoon · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water

Fee$10 per day
Lanes1 lane
Trailer parking30 trailer spaces
WaterSalt or brackish
ConditionGood to Excellent
How to payPayment: drop box or annual permit.

Manatee protection zone on the water here

  • Slow Speed (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.006(2)(d)2.

State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Bairs Cove

Aerial view of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Bairs Cove
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Bairs Cove is a boat ramp in Titusville, Brevard County on Mosquito Lagoon, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Partner: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Launching

The ramp has 1 lane with a concrete surface. The FWC rates its condition as good to excellent. There is a launch dock and a staging dock.

Fees, parking and hours

The launch fee is $10 per day. Payment: drop box or annual permit. Parking: 30 trailer spaces, paved - asphalt or concrete. Hours: 24 Hours, for launching and retrieving only, Except when space launches require closure.

Facilities

Restrooms: Portable Toilet.

Official page

Nearby

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.

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