McCue Park and Boat Ramp sits on Atlantic ICW (duval County) and serves as a dependable saltwater access point for anyone launching in Duval County. Whether you're chasing a morning bite or just getting the family out for a cruise, it puts you on the water fast. With 4 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, launching is free here.

At a glance

County: Duval
City: Jacksonville Beach
Waterbody: Atlantic ICW (duval County)
Water type: Salt or Brackish Water
Ramp type: Stand Alone Ramp
Launch lanes: 4
Ramp surface: Concrete
Dock: Floating Dock
Parking surface: Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
Trailer parking: 35
Restroom: Portable Toilet
Fee required: No
Managed by: City of Jacksonville
Status: Temporarily Closed
Hours: 24 hours

Address: 2501 2nd Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250 · Coordinates: 30.2902, -81.419863

Where it is

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker location from the FWC boat ramp inventory.

What to know before you launch

Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.

Tides at the nearest station

The closest NOAA tide station is Mayport (Bar Pilot Dock), about 7 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):

Low tide

5:57 AM

0.16 ft (MLLW)

High tide

12:22 PM

3.874 ft (MLLW)

Low tide

5:51 PM

0.39 ft (MLLW)

See the 7-day tide chart →

Gear for a day on Atlantic ICW (duval County)

Heading out from McCue Park and Boat Ramp? A few essentials make any Florida launch smoother — a reliable chartplotter, a properly sized life jacket for everyone aboard, and a cooler that survives the heat.

Best marine GPS chartplotters — navigate the flats and channels with confidence.
Best life jackets (PFDs) — Florida law requires one per person aboard.
Best coolers for boats — keep your catch and drinks cold in the sun.

Ramp data from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission). Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station 8720218. Conditions change — verify status locally before you go. This site is not for navigation.