Morningside Park Public Boat Ramp is a saltwater boat ramp on Biscayne Bay, and it earns its spot in Miami-Dade County thanks to easy access and quick water. Boaters here tend to be a friendly, early-rising bunch — get there at first light and you'll see why. 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.
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At a glance
- County
- Miami-Dade
- City
- Miami
- Waterbody
- Biscayne Bay
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 4
- Ramp surface
- Asphalt
- Dock
- No Docks
- Parking surface
- Not Paved - Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
- Trailer parking
- 24
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Fee required
- No
- Managed by
- City of Miami
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- Sunrise to Sunset
Address: 750 Northeast 55th Terrace, Miami, FL, 33137 · Coordinates: 25.823218, -80.178567
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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.
On-water restrictions nearby
- manatee protection Miami-Dade (within 28 m)
- manatee protection Miami-Dade (within 452 m)
Restriction zones: For general awareness only — not for navigation or legal determination. Florida Administrative Code and posted on-water signs prevail. Other local, state, or federal restricted zones may exist that are not shown here. Source: FWC manatee protection & boating-safety GIS layers. Zone data as of .
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 6 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Boater discussion
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