Paddle launch · Green Cove Springs · Clay County

Vera Francis Hall City Park Canoe Landing

Governor's Creek · River · Freshwater

FeeFree
WaterFreshwater
ConditionGood

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Vera Francis Hall City Park Canoe Landing

Aerial view of Vera Francis Hall City Park Canoe Landing
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Vera Francis Hall City Park Canoe Landing is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Green Cove Springs, Clay County on Governor's Creek, a river with freshwater. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by City of Green Cove Springs.

Launching

The ramp has a launch with a floating kayak dock, small dock or natural creek bank surface. The FWC rates its condition as good. There is a fixed launch dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free. Parking: 8 car spaces, not paved - grass/loose soil/sand. Hours: Sunrise to 10pm.

Facilities

Restrooms: Flush Toilet. Accessibility: High Level of Accessibility. Amenities: lighting.

Notes from the FWC

Limited parking at kayak launch site but ample parking in park with short portage.

Official page

Fishing

Stocked by the FWC

St. Johns River

2.4 mi

Species
Atlantic Striped Bass, Atlantic Striped Bass Fingerlings, Sunshine Bass
Stocked
2017-2018, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2023-2024, 2024-2025

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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