RingHaver Kayak Launch on Ortega River, Jacksonville, FL

Launch details
Type	Kayak and canoe launch
Address	Jacksonville, FL
Water	Ortega River
Park	L C Ringhaver Park
Surface	unpaved
Launch fee	free
Trailers	no trailers (carry-in only)
Managed by	City of Jacksonville

Illustration: a paddler in a life jacket stepping from a low dock into a kayak — Illustration of a typical kayak launch, not a photo of RingHaver Kayak Launch

Good to know for RingHaver Kayak Launch

Every person on a kayak or canoe needs a wearable, approved life jacket on board.
At RingHaver Kayak Launch, unload gear first, then park, then carry the boat down.
Clean, Drain, Dry at RingHaver Kayak Launch: clear off plants, drain bilge and livewell, and let everything dry before the next launch.

Closures and rules for RingHaver Kayak Launch: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Details: How to launch a kayak or canoe.

For the put-in

Illustration Top pick Pelican universal kayak, canoe and SUP cart Many launches are a long walk from parking. A folding cart turns that carry into an easy roll. View on Amazon
Illustration Bestseller Earth Pak waterproof roll-top dry bag Keys, phone and a dry shirt stay dry even if you tip over at the put-in. View on Amazon
Illustration Stearns adult life vest, USCG approved Type III Federal rules require a wearable life jacket for every person on a kayak, canoe or boat. View on Amazon

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Launched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.

About RingHaver Kayak Launch

Where is RingHaver Kayak Launch?

RingHaver Kayak Launch is in Jacksonville, Florida. Open the map link to see where RingHaver Kayak Launch sits on the shore.

What water is RingHaver Kayak Launch on?

Ortega River, in Jacksonville.

Is there a fee at RingHaver Kayak Launch?

Launching at RingHaver Kayak Launch costs nothing, going by the map data.

Who runs RingHaver Kayak Launch?

City of Jacksonville, according to the map data. Contact them for closures, fees and rules.

Where else can you launch near RingHaver Kayak Launch?

ringhaver Kayak Launch in Jacksonville (under 1 mile), Saint Augustine Road Fish Management Area South Primitive Ramp in Jacksonville (5.4 miles) and Walter Jones Historic Park Boat Ramp in Jacksonville (6.3 miles).

Other launches near Jacksonville

ringhaver Kayak Launch Jacksonville, <1 mi
Saint Augustine Road Fish Management Area South Primitive Ramp Jacksonville, 5.4 mi
Walter Jones Historic Park Boat Ramp Jacksonville, 6.3 mi
Kayak Launch in Jacksonville Jacksonville, 6.6 mi

Good to know for RingHaver Kayak Launch

For the put-in

Launch a kayak without getting soaked

The life jacket rule for every paddler

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