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Palm Valley Boat Ramp

Jacksonville, FL · St. Johns River - Clapboard Creek · saltwater
✓ FWC-listed public ramp

Quieter alternative providing access to scenic Ortega River tributary. Good for kayaking and small vessel launching. The ramp has 1 launch lane with roughly 14 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces. Launching here puts you on St. Johns River - Clapboard Creek (saltwater). Visitors will find restrooms and picnic area at this location.

Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
14
Hours
24 Hours

Facilities

RestroomsPicnic Area
Get directions

6359 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226 · GPS: 30.40465, -81.50695

Frequently Asked Questions

How many launch lanes does Palm Valley Boat Ramp have?

Palm Valley Boat Ramp has 1 launch lane.

Is there trailer parking at Palm Valley Boat Ramp?

Yes — there are approximately 14 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces at Palm Valley Boat Ramp.

What water does Palm Valley Boat Ramp access?

Palm Valley Boat Ramp provides saltwater access to St. Johns River - Clapboard Creek.

What facilities are available at Palm Valley Boat Ramp?

Facilities at Palm Valley Boat Ramp include: restrooms, picnic area.

What is the tide at Palm Valley Boat Ramp today?

Tide predictions for Palm Valley Boat Ramp come from the NOAA station at Mayport, about 5 miles from the ramp. The tide chart on this page shows today's high and low tide times and heights, updated daily from NOAA, plus predictions for the coming week.

Where is Palm Valley Boat Ramp located?

Palm Valley Boat Ramp is located at 6359 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226 in Duval County, Florida.

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Tides — Mayport ET

Thu, Aug 27
2:29 AMLow · 0.5 ft
8:44 AMHigh · 4.6 ft
2:29 PMLow · 0.5 ft
9:10 PMHigh · 5.2 ft
Fri, Aug 28
3:04 AMLow · 0.4 ft
9:25 AMHigh · 4.8 ft
3:08 PMLow · 0.4 ft
9:48 PMHigh · 5.2 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Mayport, about 5 mi from this ramp. Times are Eastern Time (ET) — the zone at the station. Heights are water level relative to the station datum — not depth at the ramp. Wind and weather can change actual levels.

Conditions — Northeast

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

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Fuel Nearby

BP ↗2.9 mi
GATE Gas Station ↗3.3 mi · diesel
Gate ↗3.4 mi
Road fuel for tow vehicles — hours and diesel noted where known. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors.