County: Duval

Arlington Road Boat Ramp

Jacksonville, FL

Accessible / Wheelchair Friendly
Boat Trailer Parking
Kayak/Non-Motorized Launch
Free Admission
Public
Dog Friendly

The Arlington Road Boat Ramp is located in the Arlington area of east Jacksonville, adjacent to the St. Johns River at the western terminus of Arlington Road. After the Alderman Realty Company platted the area in 1913, it established a ferry service from the present-day ramp site to Beaver Street in downtown Jacksonville. Two ferryboats, […]

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Big Fishweir Creek

Coordinates: 30.2897332,-81.7117866

Big Fishweir Creek is a tributary of the Saint Johns River. It is known for mugil fish, catfish, and even occasional manatee sightings. It’s a great place to kayak, but tends to be too shallow for motorized crafts outside of the hours around high tide.

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