Best Places to Kayak Near Marathon, FL
30 public launch points within 50 miles of Marathon, ranked by water conditions, access, and amenities.
Top Picks Near Marathon
1City of Marathon 33rd Street Boat Ramp
Calm, sheltered water that's ideal for beginners and paddle boarding
2Upper Matecumbe Key - Blackwood Road Primitive Launch Site
Open-water sea kayaking access on Florida Bay
3Tavernier - Jo-Jean Way Boat Ramp
Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, dock
Royal Hawaiian Motel - Botelly
Florida · 0.8 mi
North Marathon Shores Public Boat Ramp (Dodge Lake)
Florida · 1.3 mi
Crawl Key (Mile Marker 54) Public Boat Ramp
Florida · 1.3 mi
Harbour Point Marine
Florida · 2.9 mi
City of Marathon 33rd Street Boat Ramp
Florida · 3.7 mi
Silver Palm Marine
Florida · 6.5 mi
Bay View Inn Resort, Marina and General Store
Florida · 10.3 mi
Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp
Florida · 12.4 mi
Keys Marine Laboratory
Florida · 15.6 mi
Bahia Honda State Park
Florida · 15.8 mi
Sea Bird Marina
Florida · 16.9 mi
Fiesta Key RV Resort and Marina
Florida · 17.3 mi
Spanish Harbor Wayside Park
Florida · 18.3 mi
Old Wooden Bridge Guest Cottages and Marina
Florida · 19.6 mi
Koehn Avenue Public Boat Ramp
Florida · 21.1 mi
Eden Pines Neighborhood Boat Ramp
Florida · 21.4 mi
Dolphin Marina and Cottages
Florida · 22.3 mi
Little Torch Key Public Boat Ramp
Florida · 22.6 mi
Looe Key Reef Resort and Dive Center
Florida · 23.5 mi
Venture Out Resort - Cudjoe Key
Florida · 27.8 mi
Upper Matecumbe Key - Blackwood Road Primitive Launch Site
Florida · 28.6 mi
Cudjoe Key / Blimp Road Public Boat Ramp
Florida · 29.0 mi
Everglades National Park - Flamingo Saltwater Boat Basin
Florida · 29.5 mi
Everglades National Park - Flamingo Freshwater Boat Basin
Florida · 29.6 mi
Cudjoe Gardens Marina And Dive Center
Florida · 29.7 mi
Islamorada - East Ridge Road Public Boat Ramp
Florida · 33.3 mi
Sugarloaf Marina
Florida · 33.5 mi
Islamorada Founders Park and Public Boat Ramp
Florida · 33.7 mi
Everglades National Park - West Lake Boat Launch
Florida · 35.6 mi
Tavernier - Jo-Jean Way Boat Ramp
Florida · 38.1 mi
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best places to kayak near Marathon, FL?
Top picks near Marathon include City of Marathon 33rd Street Boat Ramp, Upper Matecumbe Key - Blackwood Road Primitive Launch Site, Tavernier - Jo-Jean Way Boat Ramp. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on bays, oceans, canals.
What types of paddling can I do near Marathon?
Near Marathon you'll find opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddle boarding. Most locations offer beginner-friendly conditions with public boat ramp access.
Are there free kayak launches near Marathon?
Yes! Most public boat ramps near Marathon are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a small parking or entrance fee.