Paddle launch · Merritt Island · Brevard County

Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary Kayak Access Points

Sykes Creek or Ulumay Marsh · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water

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FeeFree
WaterSalt or brackish

Manatee protection zone on the water here

  • Slow Speed (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.006(2)(d)12.

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

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary Kayak Access Points

Aerial view of Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary Kayak Access Points
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary Kayak Access Points is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Merritt Island, Brevard County on Sykes Creek or Ulumay Marsh, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Brevard County.

Launching

The ramp has a launch with a natural shoreline surface. There is no dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free. Parking: 30 car spaces, not paved - grass/loose soil/sand. Hours: Dawn to Dusk.

Facilities

Restrooms: No Toilet. Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility.

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Nearby

Marinas

Cape Crossing Marina2.9 mi
Ocean Club Marina Port Canaveral4.1 mi
Cape Marina4.2 mi

Nearest fuel docks

Ocean Club Marina Port Canaveral4.1 mi
Cape Marina4.2 mi

Other ramps nearby

Thomas G. Watts Neighborhood Park Kayak Access (300 ft portage)0.2 mi
Kiwanis Island Park Boat Ramp0.9 mi
Griffis Landing - Intracoastal Waterway Park1.8 mi
Ramps in Brevard County Ramps in Merritt Island

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

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