Matheson Hammock County Park - Boat Ramp sits on Biscayne Bay and serves as a dependable saltwater access point for anyone launching in Miami-Dade 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 11 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.
At a glance
- County
- Miami-Dade
- City
- Miami
- Waterbody
- Biscayne Bay
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Boat Ramp Within Marina
- Launch lanes
- 11
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Launch Dock
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 120
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Fee required
- Yes
- Managed by
- Miami-Dade County
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- Sunrise to Sunset
Address: 9610 Old Cuter Road, Miami, FL, 33156 · Coordinates: 25.678803, -80.260494
Where it is
Live NEXRAD radar from Iowa State Mesonet — past ~65 minutes animated. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Ramp location from the FWC boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation.
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 Virginia Key, Biscayne Bay, about 7 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):