Boat ramp · Green Cove Springs · Clay County

Old Ferry Public Boat Ramp (aka. Rideout Ferry)

St. Johns River - Black Creek · River · Freshwater

FeeFree
Lanes1 lane
Trailer parking8 trailer spaces
WaterFreshwater
ConditionGood to Excellent

Small lot: only 8 trailer spaces. On weekends and holidays, arrive early or keep a second ramp in mind.

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Old Ferry Public Boat Ramp (aka. Rideout Ferry)

Aerial view of Old Ferry Public Boat Ramp (aka. Rideout Ferry)
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Old Ferry Public Boat Ramp (aka. Rideout Ferry) is a boat ramp in Green Cove Springs, Clay County on St. Johns River - Black Creek, a river with freshwater. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Clay County. Partner: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Launching

The ramp has 1 lane with a concrete surface. The FWC rates its condition as good to excellent. There is no dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free. Parking: 8 trailer spaces, paved - asphalt or concrete. Hours: 24 Hours. Small lot: only 8 trailer spaces. On weekends and holidays, arrive early or keep a second ramp in mind.

Facilities

Restrooms: Portable Toilet. Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility. Amenities: picnic.

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Fishing

Stocked by the FWC

Ronnie Van Zant Memorial Park FMA

2.2 mi

Species
Bluegill, Bluegill Fingerlings, Channel Catfish, Channel Catfish Sub-Adults, Florida Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish
Stocked
2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.

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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