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Shired Island Boat Ramp

Perry, FL · Gulf Of America · saltwater
✓ FWC-listed public ramp

Scenic river island access for kayaking and small boats. Natural setting with wildlife viewing. Gateway to river system exploration. The ramp has 1 launch lane with roughly 5 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces. Launching here puts you on Gulf Of America (saltwater). Visitors will find restrooms and picnic area at this location.

Lanes
1
Fee
$5
Trailer parking
5
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset

Facilities

RestroomsPicnic Area
Get directions

County Road 480, Perry, FL 32348 · GPS: 29.80388, -83.58863

Frequently Asked Questions

How many launch lanes does Shired Island Boat Ramp have?

Shired Island Boat Ramp has 1 launch lane.

Is there trailer parking at Shired Island Boat Ramp?

Yes — there are approximately 5 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces at Shired Island Boat Ramp.

What water does Shired Island Boat Ramp access?

Shired Island Boat Ramp provides saltwater access to Gulf Of America.

What facilities are available at Shired Island Boat Ramp?

Facilities at Shired Island Boat Ramp include: restrooms, picnic area.

What is the tide at Shired Island Boat Ramp today?

Tide predictions for Shired Island Boat Ramp come from the NOAA station at St. Marks River Entrance, about 56 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 Shired Island Boat Ramp located?

Shired Island Boat Ramp is located at County Road 480, Perry, FL 32348 in Taylor County, Florida.

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Tides — St. Marks River Entrance ET

Thu, Aug 27
3:05 AMHigh · 2.7 ft
8:27 AMLow · 1.5 ft
2:14 PMHigh · 3.2 ft
9:04 PMLow · 0.2 ft
Fri, Aug 28
3:22 AMHigh · 2.8 ft
8:59 AMLow · 1.2 ft
2:54 PMHigh · 3.2 ft
9:31 PMLow · 0.3 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station St. Marks River Entrance, about 56 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 — Big Bend & Nature Coast

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

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Fuel Nearby

Marathon ↗6.6 mi · diesel
Sunoco ↗15.9 mi
Road fuel for tow vehicles — hours and diesel noted where known. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors.